International Student Guide 2021 acu.edu.au
Contents
02 Welcome to ACU - a place to call home
04 At ACU, we’ve got a lot to offer
06 Numbers that count
08 Our campuses
14 Scholarships and financial support
15 Pathway and diploma programs
18 An English language course for you
20 M ore than an Australian experience
21 S hort-term study abroad programs at ACU
22 The Core Curriculum
23 Community engagement
24 Student accommodation
26 Life at ACU
28 Things to consider
30 Programs at ACU
132 Research that shapes the world
134 Higher degree research
136 Academic information
137 Applying to ACU
138 Recognised high school qualifications
142 ACU programs snapshot Welcome to ACU - a place to call home At ACU, we’re a university unlike We may have started small, but today, we’re one of the fastest growing universities in Australia. We have more than 29,000 any other. Large enough to make our students from more than 103 countries, and over 1,900 highly qualified staff who are committed to ACU’s unique approach to mark on the world, but small enough education. that you’ll feel part of the ACU family. It’s not just our staff and student numbers that are growing, Driven by the Catholic intellectual either. We recently opened a new campus in Blacktown, New South Wales, which sits alongside our seven Australian tradition, but welcoming of people campuses in Adelaide,† Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney (Strathfield and North Sydney) and from all cultures and faiths. When you our campus in Rome, Italy. With international experiences choose ACU, you’ll be choosing more available for students in all faculties, the ACU experience is than just a university qualification truly global. As a publicly-funded university, we strongly believe in our from an overseas university. You’ll be responsibility to advance the common good. We’re committed to standing up for people in need and for causes that matter, choosing a place to call home. and if you’ve got the desire to make an impact, we’ll give you the skills to change the world. We’re also using our research as a catalyst for change, through investing heavily in strategic research programs and research capacity. As a result, ACU is now a highly-ranked, globally-recognised university that’s home to multiple research institutes. We’re continuing to build the research workforce through the recruitment and ongoing training of masters and PhD candidates. As a student, you have a lot to gain from an ACU degree. You’ll become part of the fabric of the university, an expert in your field of enquiry and an agent of community change. And, once you graduate, you can stay connected to ACU through our 100,000-strong alumni cohort, no matter where you are. acu.edu.au/international-students
BRISBANE + ACU LANGUAGE CENTRE
ROME, ITALY NORTH SYDNEY + ACU † ADELAIDE LANGUAGE CENTRE BLACKTOWN STRATHFIELD CANBERRA
BALLARAT MELBOURNE + ACU LANGUAGE CENTRE
† Not currently available to international students. Source data: ACU Statistical Digest, February 2020.
02 03 At ACU, we’ve got a lot to offer
We’re highly ranked Affordable education At ACU, we’re building a reputation to be reckoned with. We’re We believe that education is for everyone, ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide1 and acknowledged which is why ACU is one of the most by the Times Higher Education World Rankings, the QS World affordable universities in Australia. University Rankings, US News Best Global Universities and the Our recognised and accredited courses Academic Ranking of World Universities. in education and arts, health sciences, 1 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2020. law and business, and theology and Percentage calculated as ACU’s world rank as a proportion of the total number of universities in the world: International Handbook of Universities 2019, Palgrave philosophy offer you an excellent return MacMillan. on investment.
Study anywhere and everywhere A space of your own Choose from six beautiful campuses across the east Living in student accommodation is one of the best ways coast of Australia, or transfer between them to get the to get the most out of your uni experience. With ACU most of your ACU experience. You can even apply for accommodation, you’ll get academic support, make an international opportunity on our Rome Campus lifelong friends and become part of a fun and close-knit and spend part of your degree overseas. community.
04 A perfect fit International acclaim When you study at ACU, you become part of We’ve been recognised by leading international ranking systems a community. Our campuses and classes are for excellence in a number of subjects, including nursing, the perfect size, so you won’t get lost in the education, sport science, arts and humanities, clinical health crowd. Your lecturers will know your name and public health.1 100% of our research outputs have been and you’ll make great friends and strong benchmarked at world standard or above.2 networks. 1 THE World University Rankings by Subject, QS World University Rankings by Subject, Academic Ranking of World Universities.2 Four-digit FoRs, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2018.
Work-ready skills Globally engaged Careers are all about applying knowledge in the world beyond We’ve got links with more than 200 the classroom, and so are our degrees. As an undergraduate institutions in over 40 countries around student, you’ll have access to work placements, internships the world. More than 25 percent of and a range of volunteering programs. Our results speak for undergraduate ACU students use these themselves: we’re top three in Australia for undergraduate connections to access study abroad and employment1 and have 5 stars for full-time employment.2 other international opportunities every 1 Graduate Outcomes Survey, overall employment rate, domestic undergraduate year, so why don’t you? cohort, 2019. 2 Good Universities Guide 2020.
Life after ACU A nurturing experience When you graduate, you’ll remain part Everyone is welcome at ACU and our students feel it, rating of the ACU family through our extensive us five stars for overall experience, learner engagement and alumni network. Attend events, further skills development.1 When you study with us, we’ll set you up your studies and connect with 100,000 with personalised student services and a nurturing campus other ACU graduates who are living and environment, so you can forge lifelong friendships and make working all over the world. the most of your time with us. 1 Good Universities Guide 2020.
05 IN AUSTRALIA Top 3 GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT Domestic undergraduate employment rate, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019 Top 6 SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNER ENGAGEMENT Undergraduate cohort, Student Experience Survey 2018
First GRADUATE EMPLOYER SATISFACTION Undergraduate cohort, Employer Satisfaction Survey 2019 5 stars FOR EMPLOYABILITY, INTERNATIONALISATION AND FACILITIES QS Stars 2019
5 stars FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT, LEARNER ENGAGEMENT AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Good Universities Guide 2020
Numbers that count
06 IN THE WORLD RESEARCH Top 2% First in Australia UNIVERSITIES CARDIORESPIRATORY MEDICINE AND Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020* HAEMATOLOGY CLINICAL SCIENCES COGNITIVE SCIENCES Top 40 HUMAN MOVEMENT AND SPORTS SCIENCE GENERATION Y UNIVERSITIES Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2019 NURSING NUTRITION AND DIETETICS PSYCHOLOGY Top 70 PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES YOUNG UNIVERSITY Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2020 RELIGION AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES SPECIALIST STUDIES IN EDUCATION Top 80 Four-digit FoRs, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2018 UNIVERSITIES IN ASIA-PACIFIC Times Higher Education Asia-Pacific University Rankings 2019
* Percentage calculated as ACU’s world rank as a proportion of the total number of universities in the world: International Handbook of Universities 2019, Top 10 Palgrave MacMillan. CATHOLIC UNIVERSITIES † Where “young universities” are defined to be less than 50 years old and Times Higher Education World University Rankings “Generation Y universities” are universities established between 1986 and 1999. 2020, ranked IFCU members
Top subjects NURSING (Ranked #18 ARWU 2019) SPORTS SCIENCE (Ranked #26 ARWU 2018) EDUCATION (Ranked #56 ARWU 2019)
Rank 101-200 POSITIVE IMPACT ON SOCIETY (#8 for good health and wellbeing, SDG 3) (#86 for quality education, SDG 4) (#23 for gender equality, SDG 5) (#46 for peace, justice and strong institutions, SDG 16) Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020, based on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
07 BALLARAT
City population Our 100,000+
ACU student population† campuses 1,191 (9% international students)
Free parking As an international student, there * are six campuses for you to Bus service close by choose from. While they all offer hugely different Australian Student accommodation experiences, there are a few things that are the same no matter where Ballarat is located in the beautiful Central Highlands region you go: high-quality curriculum, of Victoria, just 110 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. When you study in Ballarat, you’ll be choosing small-city stunning new facilities and a living at its best. It’s a friendly, communal and cultural welcoming, multicultural student place of just over 150,000 people, and it’s home to some of Australia’s most glittering gold rush history. community. BALLARAT (AQUINAS) CAMPUS Head to acu.edu.au/tour to take The ACU Aquinas Campus is right near Ballarat’s commercial a virtual tour of your campus. centre and comes complete with a new, state-of-the-art physiotherapy building with labs and simulation rooms, as well as beautifully landscaped gardens and historic buildings. Courses in nursing, philosophy, physiotherapy, and teaching and educational studies, are all available here. acu.edu.au/ballarat
08 CANBERRA CANBERRA (SIGNADOU) CAMPUS The ACU Canberra Campus, called Signadou, is just five City population 410,000+ kilometres away from the main city centre and easily accessible by bus, bike and the new light rail system. It’s ACU student population† an intimate, welcoming campus that’s been built around a 1,270 (19% international students) series of beautiful, peaceful gardens. Nursing, philosophy, social work, and teaching and educational studies are all on offer here; in between classes, you can take advantage of the Free parking swimming pool and cafeteria or spend some time relaxing or playing pool in the communal student lounge. Bus services to campus acu.edu.au/canberra
Student accommodation ACCOMMODATION For information on student 5km to city centre accommodation near one of our campuses see page 24-25. acu.edu.au/student-accommodation If you’ve ever wanted to study in a student town, then picture yourself in Canberra. Home to five universities, Australia’s * Adelaide Campus not available to international students. A capital city is set up to support the student experience in † ACU Statistical Digest, February 2020. many ways. Study at the Australian National Library, access the city’s extensive network of bike paths for a cheap and easy way to get around, and take advantage of the many arts and cultural institutions located here. When it comes to weather, it does change markedly from season to season. Hot, dry summers give way to cold, crisp winters, but you’ll enjoy beautiful sunny days nearly all year round.
09 BRISBANE BRISBANE (MCAULEY AT BANYO) CAMPUS At the McAuley Campus, you’ll have your choice of courses City population in arts, business and commerce, biomedical science, 2.4 million+ exercise science, nursing, occupational therapy, philosophy, ACU student population† physiotherapy, rehabilitation, social work, speech pathology, 6,145 (12% international students) teaching and educational studies, and theology. The McAuley at Banyo campus is located in Brisbane’s north, and is a 30-minute train ride from the city centre. We’ve even got a Free shuttle bus connecting campus with Toombul, Chermside and Northgate campus shuttle bus connecting the campus with Toombul and Chermside if you don’t feel like walking, or there’s student parking available on-campus. Once you get here, enjoy our 40 Free parking hectares of landscaped gardens, the swimming pool, sports oval and state-of-the-art facilities. acu.edu.au/brisbane Student accommodation Climate In Brisbane, you can stay warm all year round – enjoy an There’s a reason Queensland is known as the sunshine state. annual average of eight hours of sunshine every day, and Known for endless blue skies and year-round warm weather, more than 240 clear, sunny days every year. this northern state is a great place to be if you love the outdoor life. In Brisbane, home to ACU’s McAuley at Banyo campus, you’ll find parks, botanical gardens and outdoor experiences everywhere, as well as an abundance of shopping, eating and cultural precincts. Rainforests, tropical reefs and the world- famous Gold Coast are an easy trip away.
10 MELBOURNE MELBOURNE (ST PATRICK’S) CAMPUS The campus itself is busy with activity that’s characterised City population 4.9 million+ by a series of modern buildings. Study in the award-winning Raheen Library, or take classes in the $75 million six-green- ACU student population† star-rated Daniel Mannix building with its 300-seat lecture 10,325 (13% international students) theatre, specialist health sciences and psychology facilities, fitness centre and rooftop garden. Arts, biomedical science, business and commerce, creative and visual arts, global 20 bus/6 tram routes close by studies, law, nursing, nutritional and biomedical science, occupational therapy, philosophy, psychology, public health, speech pathology, sport and exercise science, teaching and Train station nearby educational studies, theology, and youth work and community development courses are all available here. Lockup points for bikes acu.edu.au/melbourne Climate Close to city centre Warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters are part of the Melbourne experience. The city is also known for its unpredictable, four-seasons-in-one-day weather, so make sure Melbourne – home to the Yarra River, live music, fine coffee, you bring an umbrella! and one of the best food scenes in Australia. It’s no surprise it’s * The EIU Global Liveability Survey. * been consistently voted one the world’s most liveable cities. As † ACU Statistical Digest, February 2020. Australia’s second-biggest city, Melbourne is a multicultural place that welcomes people from all walks of life. ACU’s St Patrick’s Campus is located right next to the Melbourne CBD and a short walk from the suburb of Fitzroy with its eclectic cafes, shops and galleries. Spend sunny afternoons in the beautiful Carlton Gardens, visit the world-famous St Kilda beach or navigate your way around town on the famous Melbourne trams.
11 SYDNEY If beautiful beaches, and a vibrant, global city are what you’re after, then look no further than Sydney. It’s everything you’ve City population read about, and more – a stunning harbour, mesmerising 5.1 million+ coastline, village-like suburbs and a fascinating history. It’s a ACU student population† place that will inspire you to get outside and make the most 10,214 (17% international students) of the sun, and of the restaurants, nightlife and cultural destinations that make it one of the world’s most liveable cities. Train station nearby Climate Not too hot, not too cold. Sydney lies within the temperate Free station shuttle bus zone, so you’ll enjoy a moderate climate all year round. (Strathfield Campus) NORTH SYDNEY (MACKILLOP) CAMPUS Free parking (Strathfield Campus) The MacKillop Campus is located just over the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the heart of the North Sydney CBD. It’s a compact, multicultural and social environment with Close to city centre facilities that include a book and supplies store, a cafeteria with pool tables, and dedicated new science labs. The campus is centred around a large outdoor courtyard and student Student accommodation recreational area, so you’ll always have somewhere to catch up with friends between classes. Study business and commerce, health administration, information technology, law, nursing, nutrition and biomedical science, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology, teaching and educational studies, or theology. acu.edu.au/northsydney
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STRATHFIELD (MOUNT ST MARY) CAMPUS The Mount St Mary Campus is in Strathfield, a rapidly ROME CAMPUS (ITALY) growing suburb in Sydney’s west. It’s only 20 minutes by train We offer a range of learning abroad opportunities on our from the city centre, and you can jump on the free ACU shuttle Rome Campus no matter which degree you’re studying. bus for the short ride to campus when you get to Strathfield These include programs during ACU vacation periods, station. Choose from courses in arts, business and commerce, community engagement activities, research seminars, philosophy, psychology, social work, sport and exercise leadership development programs.. science, teaching and educational studies, theology or visual acu.edu.au/rome arts and design. Outside of class, make the most of stunning recreational facilities, including rugby and soccer ovals, a cricket pitch and newly landscaped central grounds that support events and activities all year round. acu.edu.au/strathfield
BLACKTOWN CAMPUS We’re partnering with Blacktown City Council and local business to create something beautiful – a personal, supportive campus community that offers innovative, quality higher education courses. Located in the heart of Western Sydney and easily accessible by public transport links, our newest campus will offer programs in health, arts, law, business and education. acu.edu.au/blacktown
† ACU Statistical Digest, February 2020
13 Scholarships and financial support
“My advice for international students is to come to Australia. It is a great country to study, work and live in. If you are interested in studying in Australia, study hard and apply for the International Student Scholarship. You lose nothing to apply, but if you succeed, you will get the best education out there.”
Seavmeng Former IS Scholarship recipient, Cambodia
At ACU, we value our INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OTHER ACU SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIP • Australian Government scholarships international students Get a financial head start with an ACU (Australia Awards Scholarships) and the contribution International Student Scholarship • scholarships offered by private (ISS). This merit-based scholarship companies they make to campus is open to commencing international • scholarships offered by international undergraduate or postgraduate students foundations life. You can see it in and covers 50 per cent of recipients’ • scholarships offered by your local tuition fees for their duration of the our multicultural government course. student community, acu.edu.au/int_scholarships acu.edu.au/is-scholarship our multi-faith GLOBAL EXCELLENCE support services and SCHOLARSHIP in the scholarship In celebration of the University’s ongoing success in global rankings, opportunities we the Peter Faber Business School is provide international awarding scholarships of AUD $5,000 each year for the duration of the course, students. to international undergraduate and postgraduate students commencing business and information technology programs in 2021. acu.edu.au/ge-scholarship
14 Pathway and diploma programs We know you’re ready for university and if you need to seek an alternate pathway to your undergraduate degree, we offer a range of pathway programs to help you get where you want to be. You’ll be part of our student community from the start with full access to all our campus facilities and international student support.
PATHWAY PROGRAMS If you don’t meet the requirements for entry into your chosen course, don’t panic. Our programs will help you build the language proficiency, academic skills and confidence you need to succeed at university. Choose from:
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4
English language course 1st year - B degree 2nd year - B degree 3rd year - B degree (From 10 weeks)
Tertiary Preparation 1st year - B degrees 2nd year - B degrees 3rd year - B degrees Program in the Faculty of Health in the Faculty of Health in the Faculty of Health (Health Sciences) Sciences (see page 35) Sciences (see page 35) Sciences (see page 35)
1st year - B degrees 2nd year - B degrees 3rd year - B degrees Foundation Studies* in a range of ACU programs in a range of ACU programs in a range of ACU programs (see page 17) (see page 17) (see page 17)
* Note: Turn to page 17 for an overview of the Foundation Studies program.
15 DIPLOMA PROGRAMS Our diploma programs offer an alternative entry option if you haven’t met the academic or English language requirements to study at ACU. Each diploma is linked to one of our bachelor degrees, so when you complete the diploma, you can progress straight into undergraduate study. Choose from:
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5
2nd year - B 3rd year - B of of Commerce Commerce Diploma in Business (Informatics) or (Informatics) or Information Systems B of Information B of Information Technology Technology
2nd year - B of 3rd year - B of Diploma in Commerce or Commerce or Commerce B of Business B of Business Administration Administration
1st year - B of Early 2nd year - B of Early 3rd year - B of Early 4th year - B of Early Childhood Education Childhood Education Childhood Education Childhood Education (Birth to 5 years), (Birth to 5 years), (Birth to 5 years), (Birth to 5 years), B of Education B of Education B of Education B of Education Diploma in (Primary), B of (Primary), (Primary), (Primary), Educational Studies Education (Early B of Education B of Education (Early B of Education (Tertiary Preparation) Childhood and (Early Childhood and Childhood (Early Childhood and Primary) or Primary) or and Primary) or Primary) or B of Education double B of Education double B of Education double B of Education double degree ITE programs degree ITE programs degree ITE programs degree ITE programs
2nd year - B of Arts or 3rd year - B of Arts or 3rd year - B of Early 4th year - B of Early Diploma in Liberal 1st year - B of Early 2nd year - B of Early Childhood Education Childhood Education Arts Childhood Education Childhood Education (Birth to 5 Years) (Birth to 5 Years) (Birth to 5 Years) (Birth to 5 Years)
Diploma in Visual Arts 2nd year - B of Visual 3rd year - B of Visual and Design Arts and Design Arts and Design
Diploma in Youth 2nd year - B of Youth 3rd year - B of Youth Work Work Work
Note: Diploma students - Credit will be given for units completed in the diploma course. Some bachelor degrees and double degree programs are four years long.
16 Foundation Studies NEW
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: March Equivalent of Australian year 11 (completion Minimum English language Melbourne Duration: 35 weeks of senior high school in countries where this proficiency level of IELTS 5.5 with North Sydney (30 study weeks). is not considered equivalent to an Australian no individual band less than 5.0, or Total fee: A$20,596 year 12). equivalent. Cricos: 0101567 Note: This course is subject to a strict enrolment quota. If your intended undergraduate degree requires an English proficiency level of IELTS 7.0 or above, you must have a minimum English proficiency level of IELTS 6.0 with no individual band less than 6.0, or equivalent.
Why study this program: Course structure: To qualify for course completion, you • The ACU Foundation program is specifically designed must pass: for international students and meets the requirements • nine specified units for Foundation Programs which have been registered on • two elective units. CRICOS for delivery in Australia to overseas students. The program provides academic preparation for overseas Admission to further studies at ACU: To qualify for entry to students seeking entry to first year undergraduate study an ACU diploma or undergraduate degree you must meet the or its equivalent. Grade Point Average and English proficiency level for entry to your intended diploma or undergraduate degree. • Develop skills and confidence and transfer your knowledge to new learning contexts both at undergraduate level and Pathways to further study: The Foundation Studies course throughout your life. is a pathway to a range of undergraduate degrees at ACU • Benefit from being part of a university campus from the including: moment you enrol. You will be an ACU student from • Bachelor of Business Administration day one with a student ID card and access to all campus • Bachelor of Accounting and Finance facilities including free wifi, library resources, student • Bachelor of Commerce welfare and support services, and lots of fun activities and • Bachelor of Information Technology events as well. • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five • Gain guaranteed entry to your chosen ACU undergraduate Years) degree as long as you achieve the grade point average and • Bachelor of Educational Studies English proficiency level required for your degree. • Bachelor of Arts • Bachelor of Creative Arts Course description: Foundation Studies will prepare you for • Bachelor of International Development Studies undergraduate study at ACU by providing a course specifically • Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design designed for Australian Catholic University. As a Foundation • Bachelor of Youth Work Studies student you will study on campus and be immersed • Bachelor of Biomedical Science in the distinctive culture of the university throughout your • Bachelor of Nutrition Science preparation course. You will become familiar with ACU • Exercise Science degrees including High Performance facilities, resources and systems and with the academic Sports, and Sport and Outdoor Education expectations and assessment models used in undergraduate • Bachelor of Applied Public Health degrees at ACU. • Bachelor of Laws The Foundation Studies Program is offered over 3 x 10-week terms, each term followed by an exam week and a break week. Minimum age requirements: You must be at least 17 years of You will have 22-25 hours of scheduled classes per week, a age on commencement of the Foundation Studies Program. total of 720 hours over 30 weeks. Further information: For the latest information about this course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/fs
SAMPLE COURSE MAP - FOUNDATION STUDIES Term 1 Academic English 1 Mathematics 1 Society and culture Introduction to science Term 2 Academic English 2 Mathematics 2 Global studies Digital literacies Term 3 Tertiary literacy Communication for reflective Biology practice and/or
YEAR 1 YEAR and/or Chemistry English language and literature and/or Business studies
Note: With the exception of Tertiary literary, your choice of units in Term 3 is determined by your intended undergraduate degree.
17 An English language course for you Whether you want to prepare for university study, enhance your career or develop your network of social and professional contacts, you’ll find a course to meet your needs at the ACU Centre for Languages. acu.edu.au/study_english
OUR STUDENTS ARE SUCCESSFUL OUR CENTRES ARE ON CAMPUS Our tracking studies show that students from our pathway Our English language centres are located on ACU campuses programs who progress to the first year of an ACU (Brisbane, Melbourne and North Sydney), so you’ll have undergraduate degree do as well or better than local students complete and immediate access to ACU facilities and be an in the same year. Many of our former students now have jobs ACU student from day one. These include study resources they love in careers they dreamed of. like online learning systems, libraries, free wifi and internet, as well student services such as clubs and societies, campus OUR TEACHERS ARE COMMITTED events, health and counselling, and pastoral care. Our skilled and dedicated teachers have extensive experience teaching English and preparing students for further study, so OUR PROGRAMS ARE QUALITY ASSURED they know how to help you achieve your learning goals. They We are committed to delivering high-quality courses, can provide a personalised teaching experience with lots of reviewing them annually based on feedback from students, opportunities for one-on-one engagement. teachers and the changing needs of academic and professional organisations. Our courses are accredited by the Australian OUR COURSES MEET YOUR NEEDS Government’s Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency Throughout your course we will track your progress and offer (TEQSA) and quality assured by NEAS. We belong to the regular feedback and advice on how to progress your English peak professional bodies English Australia and University language skills. We also know that studying at ACU is more English Centres Australia (UECA). than attending classes and we offer opportunities for you to interact, make friends and practice your English with local students, or join student clubs and enjoy excursions to places of interest.
18 CHOOSE THE COURSE THAT MEETS YOUR NEEDS:
PROGRAM WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE? ENTRY LEVEL LENGTH START LOCATION PREPARE FOR STUDY AT ACU
February Bris/Mel/Syd
March Bris/Mel/Syd 0.5 IELTS band below required 10 weeks May Bris/Mel/Syd level for ACU • Prepare for success in your ACU diploma or degree courses1 (may be packaged with an ACU October Bris/Mel/Syd diploma or degree). • Develop your English language November Bris/Mel/Syd English For proficiency to meet course entry and Academic Purposes other requirements. January Bris/Mel/Syd • Get to know your campus and build a 063671F 1.0 IELTS band Cricos: support network so you feel at home February Bris/Mel/Syd below required once you start your ACU degree. 20 weeks level for ACU • Master the academic English and July Bris/Mel/Syd diploma or degree eLearning tools you will use throughout your degree program. August Bris/Mel/Syd
1.5 IELTS band May Bris/Mel/Syd below required 30 weeks level for ACU November Bris/Mel/Syd diploma or degree
• Develop your English language proficiency to meet course entry and IELTS Test other requirements. Upper 5, 10, 15, Every 5 Preparation • Understand IELTS Test requirements. intermediate Bris/Mel/Syd 20 weeks weeks Cricos: 057435B • Take practise tests and receive feedback. to advanced • Receive one free IELTS Test for every 10-week enrolment.
IMPROVE YOUR EMPLOYABILITY
• Develop the confidence to communicate General English in English. Elementary 2 5 to 50 Every 5 (GE) • Build your vocabulary and grammatical to upper Bris/Mel/Syd weeks weeks Cricos: 030125E accuracy. intermediate • Attend a free careers workshop.
• Enhance your language learning by taking an internship in an Australian English for the Intermediate 2 workplace. 5 to 10 Every 5 Workplace to upper Bris/Syd • Prepare and check your resumé. weeks weeks 084320M intermediate Cricos: • Brisbane course includes optional internship, where visa permits.
1 Not applicable to law and postgraduate psychology. 2 May also be packaged with English for Academic Purposes (EAP). The Centre for Languages offers a one year Tertiary Preparation Program (see page 35) and a 35-week Foundation Studies course (See page 17). For further information, see English language proficiency requirements (Schedule 2): acu.edu.au/2020-academic-regulations
Quality assurance and professional memberships:
19 More than an Australian experience At ACU, we believe strongly in the power of a global university experience. acu.edu.au/study-overseas
Travel is about more than sightseeing and selfies – it’s about EXPLORE YOUR WORLD understanding your place in the world and your responsibility Undertaking an exchange or international placement allows to make a meaningful contribution in your interactions with you to keep exploring the world, even while you study. We’ve the global community. As such, we offer a wide range of got a growing network of international partners that spans learning abroad programs to help you experience the world as more than 200 organisations across 40 countries. Our part of an ACU degree. partnerships deliver a wealth of opportunities that have TAKE YOUR DEGREE OVERSEAS the potential to transform your ACU degree into a global experience. You might be coming to Australia as an international student, but ACU can also be your ticket into the wider world. Each CHOOSE A PROGRAM THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU year, more than 1,000 of our students study outside Australia You’ll have access to semester-based exchange programs, at one of ACU’s international partner organisations, or at our professional placements and faculty-led study tours, Rome Campus in Italy. In most cases, you’ll receive credit for community engagement opportunities and International the units you study overseas, which means the experience Core Curriculum programs. You can choose to be away for as won’t increase the duration of your ACU degree. little as two weeks or as long as twelve months. The common thread between them is their underlying commitment to the greater good: you could find yourself studying in Europe or North America, teaching children in Vanuatu, assisting in a community organisation in Cambodia, working with migrant communities in Rome or helping to develop youth soccer teams in Timor Leste. You might also be eligible for the ACU Vice Chancellor and President Travel Grant to help fund the cost of your global experience.
20 Short-term study abroad programs at ACU Dreaming of an Australian university experience? Join us for one or two semesters as a study abroad or exchange student, or apply for a two-week intensive program through the ACU International July School. acu.edu.au/study_abroad
FIVE PROGRAMS TO CHOOSE FROM English preparation program There are five exchange and study abroad programs on offer; If you don’t meet the English language requirements for no matter which one you choose, you’ll receive academic credit ACU’s Study Abroad and Exchange programs, or if you want and an official ACU transcript at the end of your time with us. to improve your English before you start an ACU degree, what better way to build your skills than studying right here on Student Exchange our campus? With an English preparation program, you’ll be Exchange placements are offered to students whose home reading, writing and speaking like a local in no time. universities are part of the ACU Exchange Network. ACU International July School Study Abroad Get a taste of life in Australia with the ACU International July If your university or college doesn’t hold a formal exchange School. This two-week intensive program lets you complete partnership with ACU, or if all their exchange places are one ACU unit for academic credit, and it’s open to both already filled, you can spend up to a year at ACU as a study exchange and study abroad students. abroad student instead. Note: Cricos codes: Exchange A (078731J), Exchange B (078736D) , Study Study Abroad + Abroad A (017634D), Study Abroad B (017635C). Are you community minded or keen to build professional experience while you study? Gain more than academic credit with the Study Abroad + program and add a community engagement or internship placement to your ACU studies: • Internship (Brisbane Campus only) • Communit y engagement (Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne campuses)
21 The Core Curriculum At ACU, we know that you are more than your degree. That’s why we encourage you to look at our world with empathy, compassion and confidence. To listen and to lead. To challenge stereotypes and develop the courage you need to make an impact. acu.edu.au/core
And that’s at the heart of our Core Curriculum. It’s a key part The units are offered variously in face-to-face, online or in of every ACU undergraduate student’s university experience. intensive modes. The Core Curriculum is comprised of three units: two As well as providing an ethical framework to your university coursework units, drawn from either the Catholic social degree, these units will also help build your sense of curiosity, thought (UNCC) or the philosophy (PHIL) streams, and one define your creativity and drive your ability to engage with the community engagement unit that is specific to each program. world in a meaningful way. Employers recognise and value They’re an embodiment of the ACU ethos that will shape not these attributes, so you’ll be building professional capability only your future professional activities but the way you make and good judgement all at the same time. decisions throughout your life. You decide which coursework unit you want to study at AN INTERNATIONAL CORE CURRICULUM each level: The Core Curriculum encompasses global ideas, so why not • Self and Community: Exploring the anatomy of modern transform your Core Curriculum units into an international society experience? When you complete Justice and change in a global • Theories of human nature world, can take your ACU studies to our campus in Rome or • Introduction to ethics one of our international Core Curriculum partners in locations • Justice and change in a global world such as China, USA and the UK. We also offer generous travel grants and scholarships to help cover your costs. • Justice and the good society
“I love travelling and exploring different cultures, so I thought, why not combine my studies and travel together? That’s why I did the Core in Beijing. By offering short study abroad programs, ACU has given me the opportunity to develop my career, which will help me get the job I want.”
Alvaro International Core, Beijing
22 Here at ACU, we do more than Community simply talk about making a difference in the world. engagement We’ve embedded community engagement initiatives in our undergraduate degrees.
When you study at ACU, you’ll have an opportunity to Here’s what you’ll gain: participate in a community engagement activity as part • A strong sense of Australian culture, its values and of our Core Curriculum. This is an important part of your challenges. undergraduate course that connects classwork to community • The opportunity to contribute to personal, social and action for an invaluable learning experience, in service to the organisational change. common good. • The chance to contribute the richness of your own culture When you undertake a community engagement placement and individual experiences to the communities you work during your course, you’ll learn to work with others from with. diverse backgrounds – putting your classroom learning into • The ability to reflect critically on your studies and practice for the benefit of local and global society. experiences. acu.edu.au/community- engagement
23 Student accommodation Finding suitable accommodation is ACU STUDENT ACCOMMODATION an important part of feeling settled Live in Sydney Miguel Cordero Residence: Nestled in the student hub of and at home in your new city. There’s Camperdown, the ACU Miguel Cordero Residence is close to Sydney’s city centre and to all the things that come along with no right or wrong answer for the sort life on the fringe of the CBD – parks, cafes, pubs and nightlife, of accommodation you choose – it to name a few. You’ll be a short walk to the student-friendly suburbs of Newtown and Erskineville, and well-served by really depends on your needs and buses and trains, making it easy to get to your ACU campus. expectations. When you live at Miguel Cordero, you’ll have access to: • fully-furnished studio and share apartments in a secure Choose from: building • c ommunal lounges, library, study spaces and an atrium • ACU student accommodation meeting place • free academic, social, sporting and chaplaincy event • purpose-built student programs accommodation • e asy public transport options to get to our Strathfield and North Sydney campuses • rental accommodation (shared and • 24/7 access to an on-site ACU management team private) • free unlimited high-speed internet with 6 and 12 month agreements. • other short-term accommodation. acu.edu.au/sydney-accommodation
24 Live in Ballarat OTHER ACCOMMODATION* Camillus Residence: This collection of recently renovated Private/shared housing: If you like to live independently, fully-furnished houses are surrounded by Australian native renting on your own or sharing with others is a great choice. gardens. The houses are set in a village with private bedrooms, It’s important to remember that furniture, utilities (water, a shared kitchen, lounge, dining and bathrooms. With a games electricity, gas) and food are usually not included in rental fees. and recreational space, outdoor BBQ area plus a full-sized Try to choose reputable real estate agents and ensure that you tennis court, life at Camillus is about work and play. The read all the documents provided to you carefully. residences are just a short bus trip to the Ballarat Campus, and Homestay: See Australian culture from an insider’s there’s even on-site parking available if you’ve got a car. perspective when you live with a local family in a homestay When you live at Camillus Residence, you’ll have access to: arrangement. Choose from short-term and long-term placements, with a minimum stay of two weeks. • fully-furnished houses for you to share with other first year students Fees cover everything you need to get comfortable in your new home, including rent, furniture, utilities and even some meals. • free academic, social, sporting and chaplaincy events through our Residential Life Program For more information, please visit: homestaynetwork.org/ • easy public transport options to get to our Ballarat campus acu-students • 24/7 access to an on-site ACU support staff Hostels: Hostels are another good option for reasonably • free unlimited internet. priced, short-term accommodation. They’re often centrally Managed residential houses: Looking for a more located and cheaper than a hotel. independent living arrangement? These fully-furnished Semester in Australia: Semester in Australia is a provider of residences combine all the perks of living in student student accommodation. For more information, please visit: accommodation with the freedom of an off-campus lifestyle, semesterinaustralia.com all located close to Ballarat Campus. Temporary housing: Booking short-term accommodation acu.edu.au/ballarat-accommodation for your arrival in Australia can help take the stress out of Live in Canberra the travel process. You’ll have somewhere to stay while you search for a more permanent place to live, and you’ll also have Managed residential houses: These ACU managed the chance to get to know your new city or town before you residences are ideal if you want to live more independently, commit to a single location. with the comfort of knowing our team is on hand to help. They are also fully-furnished and allow you access to free events Booking a short stay in an ACU student residence can be and support sessions available through our Residential Life a good way to see if student accommodation is right for Program. you. Depending on availability, you may be able to extend for a longer stay. Use the information in the ACU student acu.edu.au/canberra-accommodation accommodation section of this guide to contact your preferred residence for more information. PURPOSE-BUILT STUDENT ACCOMMODATION acu.edu.au/student-accommodation Dedicated purpose-built student apartments are available near most ACU campuses. These are run by commercial providers, * Please note: Accommodation information provided in this guide is for your rather than by ACU, and have been developed specifically to convenience. We don’t favour any of the companies or services listed in this section, so make your decision based on the best fit for your needs. meet the needs of students like you. Live in Brisbane Iglu Student Accommodation: Offers stylish, fully-furnished accommodation in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD. Conveniently located on Mary Street, transport to the Brisbane Campus at Nudgee is readily accessible, with major train and bus stations nearby. The facility includes fully-furnished living spaces, fabulous communal areas, a safe and secure environment, and a program of free events. acu.edu.au/brisbane-accommodation
Live in Melbourne Iglu Student Accommodation: Offers state-of-the-art, fully-furnished accommodation on Franklin Street, directly opposite Queen Victoria Market. From this prime city location, our Melbourne Campus is easy to get to by tram, foot or bike. Iglu offers the supportive benefits of student accommodation with the flexibility of an off-campus lifestyle. acu.edu.au/melbourne-accommodation
25 Be supported
Life at ACU DEDICATED SERVICES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS We have dedicated ACU International offices in Brisbane, Your wellbeing is our biggest Melbourne and North Sydney where you can access staff who priority and we know the support can offer specific advice for international students. They can also provide information on enrolment, course selection, of a caring community will help accommodation and general student visa advice. you achieve your best. acu.edu.au/international-students
At ACU, you’ll join a vibrant INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISERS (ISA’S) campus community, make Our ISA’s are there specifically to help you. They can assist with general enquiries, accommodation advice, student visa friends for life, and have the information and pre-departure and orientation information, support you need to thrive and they’re also a great resource if you’ve got a question and you during, and after, your studies. aren’t sure who to ask. acu.edu.au/isa
ACADEMIC SKILLS SUPPORT Academic skills are key to your success at ACU, so we’ve made sure you can get free help when you need it. All our campuses are home to an Academic Skills Unit with advisers who can help you build learning, writing, language and study strategies. acu.edu.au/academic-skills-development
AIRPORT PICK-UP Let us be the first friendly face you see when you arrive in Australia. When you book ACU’s airport reception service, we’ll be there to welcome you and transport you to your ACU campus or other accommodation. acu.edu.au/int_airport
26 ASKACU PASS If you have a question about your enrolment, fees, Would you like some extra help with difficult subjects? You examinations, timetabling, graduation, or any other issues can join group study sessions led by ACU students who have relating to your student status, the AskACU centres are there already successfully completed the unit. The free program to offer a helping hand. provides weekly small-group peer-led study sessions for acu.edu.au/askacu specific first-year units that are known to be difficult. acu.edu.au/peer-assisted-study-sessions-pass
CAREER ADVICE Enhancing your employability is our job. Access free career advice, application and interview assistance, workshops and Get involved professional development. We'll also help you engage with GET AHEAD BY GIVING BACK employers, seek a student job on campus or develop your entrepreneurial skills. At ACU we’re all about making an impact. So why not start today? We offer a huge range of community engagement and acu.edu.au/careersupport volunteering opportunities, both in Australia and overseas. acu.edu.au/acuengagement DISABILITY AND CARER SUPPORT If you are a student with a temporary or ongoing diagnosed YOUR ASSOCIATION health condition, disability, mental health issue or learning disability, or if you have significant carer responsibilities, our The ACU National Student Association (ACUNSA) elects disability advisors can help you put together a plan to manage student leaders and is run by students, for students. They your study. make sure your voice is heard, and organise a range of events, opportunities, and activities. Joining is the perfect way to get acu.edu.au/disability-support involved in uni life. acu.edu.au/campus-life STUDENT ADVOCACY We offer information, advice and a referral service to help you JOIN A CLUB navigate university policies and procedures. The service is confidential, free and available to all current ACU students. Whatever your interest – there’s a club or society for you. You can play sport competitively or just for fun, improve your acu.edu.au/student-advocacy photography, learn a language, or join the performing arts set. acu.edu.au/student-life COUNSELLING Free and confidential counselling is available to all ACU SPORT AND FITNESS students who are experiencing mental health, personal, study or work-related issues. Enjoy the many opportunities available on your campus. Play sport competitively or just for fun, join a campus gym or take acu.edu.au/counselling-services part in regular fitness classes. acu.edu.au/sports-and-fitness SAFETY We want you to flourish on campus. That’s why we’re CAMPUS MINISTRY committed to making our university a place of safety and respect for all students and staff. We have on-campus security Our Campus Ministry teams work to bring the distinctive across all our campuses as well as 24/7 security response lines Catholic identity and mission of ACU to life. Offering a range and all staff and students have access to the SafeZone mobile of activities and services, our teams work to build an inclusive app. student community, care for your pastoral needs and spiritual wellbeing, and encourage you to see the world in new and acu.edu.au/student-safety different ways. acu.edu.au/campusministry MEDICAL SERVICES ACU has medical centres on our Brisbane and Melbourne SPACE FOR ALL FAITHS campuses. They offer comprehensive, high-quality healthcare services to students, staff and the local community. Bulk You don’t need to be Catholic to study with us. Across our billing is available. university, staff and students of all faiths – or none – find their place at ACU. For example, our chapels and multifaith prayer acu.edu.au/medical-centres rooms are for students and staff of all faiths and offer a welcoming and quiet space to pray and reflect. acu.edu.au/all-faiths
27 Things to consider
VERIFYING YOUR STATUS UNDER 18 POLICY Before you start the application process, you’ll need to make ACU will accept students under the age of 18 into the ACU sure you meet the definition of an international student. Foundation Studies program. For all other courses you will Here’s how you can tell: only be accepted if you have a parent or suitable nominated • You’re not a citizen or permanent resident of Australia. relative living with you in Australia who can take responsibility • You’re not a citizen of New Zealand. for your welfare. This nominated relative must be approved by the Department of Home Affairs • You’re required to study on campus in Australia, and to immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/ hold a student visa or temporary visa with study rights. student-500/welfare-arrangements-students-under-18
SELECTING A COURSE APPLICATION DEADLINES Using this guide and the courses section of the ACU website, International students can apply to ACU any time before the you may choose up to three courses to list on your ACU course commencement date, except for certain courses that application. Listing three courses provides you with a safety have specific application deadlines (see below). net, as we’ll assess your application against all three of your options. If you’re not accepted into your first choice, we’ll then Please note the University reserves the right to close consider you for your second choice. If you’re not accepted into applications and acceptances for any course once enrolment your second choice, we’ll then consider you for your third. quotas have been reached. acu.edu.au/courses APPLICATION DEADLINES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applications must be submitted by the end of October Before you apply, use this guide or the ACU website to 2020 (to start in Semester 1, 2021). make sure you meet the all the entry requirements for your Note: Applications for the following degrees must preferred ACU course(s). These include: Semester 1 be lodged before 30 September 2020: Bachelor of • academic requirements Psychological Science (Honours), Graduate Diploma in Psychology, Master of Psychology (Clinical), Master • English language proficiency requirements. of Psychology (Educational & Developmental), Master Entry requirements differ for all our degrees. Depending of Professional Psychology. on where you completed your high school (pre-university) Applications must be submitted by the end of April Semester 2 studies, you may also need to complete a graduate diploma 2020. or equivalent program before gaining entry into an ACU postgraduate degree. IMPORTANT DATES acu.edu.au/english-language-requirements SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 ACU ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (FEB - JUNE) (JULY - DEC) For some courses, you may be required to complete extra Orientation for Mid-February Mid-July steps in order to gain admission; for example, submitting new students a portfolio, completing an interview, or undergoing health Lectures start End of February End of July and/or security checks. Use this guide or the ACU website Semester break End of April End of September to make sure you meet the entry requirements for your (vacation week) chosen course(s). Exams June November acu.edu.au/courses Results released Mid-July Early December AUSTRALIAN YEAR 12 STUDENTS acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/important-dates If you’re studying an Australian Year 12 qualification and you’re planning to apply for an ACU undergraduate degree, you’ll need to apply through the relevant tertiary admissions centre: UAC – uac.edu.au VTAC – vtac.edu.au QTAC – qtac.edu.au
28 LIVING COSTS VISA INFORMATION Before you apply to study in Australia, it’s important to Your student visa will generally be issued for the duration develop a realistic budget for your trip. The cost of living for of your course and will be granted on the condition that you a single international student is approximately A$21,000 per leave Australia soon after completing your studies. You’re also year. This includes rent, food, transport and other essential required to finish your course within the minimum duration living expenses. It does not include tuition fees, textbooks, the that’s listed on your Confirmation of Enrolment. ACU is cost of running a car, or social activities. required to report students who fail to attend classes or make The true cost of living depends on the sort of lifestyle you satisfactory academic processes to the Department of Home lead. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) advises that Affairs, so make sure you study hard while you’re here. If you applicants for student visas require A$21,041 per year for want to stay in Australia for your graduation ceremony, you living expenses. may need to apply for a visitor class visa while you’re here. If you are bringing your family, you will need to budget for Family (dependants) additional living costs. If you’re planning to bring family members with you to On going expenses Australia, you’ll need to discuss your plans with your nearest Australian consular office to make sure your visa allows These are the approximate costs you will need week-by-week dependants to travel with you. Make sure you do this before while you are studying in Australia: you travel to Australia. Once you’re here, you’ll be responsible EXPENSE COST PER WEEK IN $AUD for supporting your dependants, including paying any tuition fees required for school-age children. Accommodation $150-300+ Permanent resident visa status Food $60-100+ If you become a permanent resident while you’re in Australia, Transport $15-40+ you’ll need to let ACU know. To do this, submit a Notification of Permanent Residency Form (PR Form), before the census Extras $50-80+ date if you want to be eligible for domestic student fees. If you submit it after the census date, you’ll continue paying HEALTH INSURANCE international student fees for the remainder of that study As an international student, you’ll need to take out Overseas period, switching to domestic fees at the start of the following Student Health Cover (OSHC) for yourself and your semester. dependants. OSHC is an Australian Government requirement, acu.edu.au/int_visa_info so you’ll be required to pay for visa-long cover at the time that you pay your tuition fees for your first semester at ACU. You’ll be covered for 85 per cent of government-scheduled fees for private doctors, pathology and x-rays; it’s your responsibility to cover any additional fees. Please note that OSHC won’t cover any pre-existing conditions that existed within the 18 months before you begin your ACU studies. ACU’s preferred OSHC provider is Allianz Global Assistance. oshcallianzassistance.com.au 29 Allied health
A world of wellbeing is a world of well beings.
Allied health practitioners help us live life to the fullest. You can diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate patients, and help improve their quality of life.
MEET OUR INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS We know your best way ahead is through practical experience. Our community engagement and professional practice placements form a large part of our allied health degrees. You’ll learn to collaborate with other health professionals, finding the best outcomes for your patients. Our students have taken professional placements with organisations such as: • Public and private hospitals • Disability and rehabilitation services • Early childhood services • Schools • Community health • Aged care facilities • Private practice • Local and state government health departments • Not-for-profit • Mental health services • Rural health services • Sporting clubs
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Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.0 (7.0 min per band) Brisbane Duration: 4 years Certificate, including studies in science (see iBT: 94 (min 27W, 23S, 24R&L) Melbourne Year fee: A$39,472 table of recognised high school qualifications ACU: A (75-100%) North Sydney Total fee: A$157,888 on pages 138-141). PTE: 65 (65 min per band) Cricos: 078172B CAE: 185 (min 185 all tests)
Why study this program? Accreditation: The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy has • Choose a career that’s about helping people overcome the been developed to ensure that you meet the competency physical, cognitive and psychosocial challenges that prevent standards of the WFOT and Occupational Therapy Australia them from engaging fully with life. Limited (OTAUS) upon graduation from the course. ACU • Shape the lives of individuals, groups and communities in adheres to accreditation requirements of WFOT and early childhood, aged care, acute care, injury management, OTAUS and the Occupational Therapy Council (OTC) in the rehabilitation and mental health. implementation of the program. • Embark on a highly flexible employment path that will This course is fully accredited by the OTC. Graduates can adapt to your changing interests over the course of your register as practising occupational therapists with the working life. Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and members of OTAUS. Course description: Occupational therapists play an important role in the lives of individuals and communities, Pathways to further study (honours degree): The Bachelor helping them look after themselves, be productive and of Occupational Therapy (Honours) course is an in-depth participate in leisure activities. To do this, occupational academic program for high-achieving students. As an honours therapists need to know how the human body functions and student, you will undertake an independent research project need the skills to practise competently and safely. You will in occupational therapy activity across the lifespan using the learn how to analyse and assess occupational performance, knowledge and skills gained in the undergraduate program. apply and evaluate interventions to enable occupational You will have the opportunity to develop skills in research and performance, and collaborate and communicate effectively prepare for higher degree studies at masters and doctoral level. with clients and their families and colleagues. The honours program is embedded in the third and fourth Course structure: Completion of 320 credit points (cp), years of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Pass) program. comprised of foundation units (70cp), Core Curriculum units To be eligible to apply for admission to the honours program, (10cp), occupational therapy units (180cp), and professional you must have completed 160cp from the first and second practice education units (60cp). years of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Pass) degree, with a grade point average of at least 5.5 on the ACU Professional experience: During your degree, you will seven-point scale. undertake 1,000 hours of professional experience, starting in first year. This meets the entry-level competency standards Career path examples: Occupational therapist working required for the World Federation of Occupational Therapists individually or as part of a multidisciplinary health care team (WFOT). Practice education will begin in the first semester of in a hospital, community health centre, rehabilitation centre, your first year of study (10 hours) and continues through each mental health service, school, early intervention program for semester. children, private practice, disability service, aged care facility, government policy unit. In fourth year, you will complete a 10-week, full-time placement in first semester and a one-day-per-week capstone Further information: For the latest information about this placement in second semester. course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bot
SAMPLE COURSE MAP – BACHELOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Semester 1 Psychology for allied health Human biological science 1 Foundations of occupational Health and occupation therapy Semester 2 Self and community: Musculoskeletal structure and Pathophysiology for Introduction to evidence- exploring the anatomy of function occupational therapy based practice and YEAR 1 YEAR modern society measurement in occupational therapy Semester 1 Neuroscience/ Contextual determinants of Ergonomics and occupational Occupational therapy neurodevelopment health, illness and disability health and safety interventions for physical conditions
YEAR 2 YEAR Semester 2 Occupational participation Mental health recovery in Upper limb orthoses and Vocational preparation and and disability occupational therapy 1 rehabilitation rehabilitation Semester 1 Occupational therapy: Mental health recovery in Occupational therapy: Professional practice neurological conditions 1 occupational therapy 2 children and youth education 1 Semester 2 Occupational therapy: Research design for Clinical counselling and Professional practice YEAR 3 YEAR neurological conditions 2 occupational therapy group work education 2 Semester 1 Occupational therapy: ageing, Professional practice education 3 participation and health Semester 2 Allied health management Community-based Advanced occupational Professional practice
YEAR 4 YEAR and leadership rehabilitation and therapy practice education 4 development
31 Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.0 (7.0 min per band) Ballarat Duration: 4 years Certificate, including studies in science (see iBT: 94 (min 27W, 23S, 24R&L) Brisbane Year fee: A$39,472 table of recognised high school qualifications ACU: A (75-100%) North Sydney Total fee: A$157,888 on pages 138-141). PTE: 65 (65 min per band) Cricos: 071515G Note: Entry is on a competitive basis. Applicants must CAE: 185 (min 185 all tests) submit an evidence of English requirement at the time of application.
Why study this program? Accreditation: Graduates from both QLD and NSW • A ssist patients to participate more fully in life by helping programs are eligible for registration with the Physiotherapy them overcome a range of physical challenges. Board of Australia under the auspices of the Australian • Work with patients across the lifespan, from young Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). The children to the elderly, and build skills that will prepare programs offered in QLD and NSW hold accreditation you for specialist practice in areas such as women’s health, without conditions. The program in Ballarat is accredited rehabilitation or sports physiotherapy. by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia for three years with conditions. Please refer to the Registration Standards for • T ransform your theoretical learning into extensive practical Physiotherapy on the AHPRA website: ahpra.gov.au experience, with more than 1,000 hours of professional experiences over the course of your degree. Pathway to further study (honours degree): The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) program is embedded into third and Course description: As a physiotherapist, you will work fourth years of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Pass) program. with people who have problems with their cardiorespiratory, To be eligible to apply for admission to the honours program, musculoskeletal or neurological systems. By optimising you must have completed 160cp from the first and second years movement and function, you’ll help people overcome of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Pass) degree, with a grade movement disorders, either present at birth or associated point average of at least 5.5 on the ACU seven-point scale. with ageing or life-changing events. Careers: Physiotherapist working in hospital, health centre, Course structure: Completion of 320 credit points (cp), sports medicine clinic, rehabilitation centre, aged-care comprised of foundation units (70cp), inter-professional facilities, maternity hospital, private practice, education, health units (20cp), physiotherapy practice units (210cp), and promotion, management, research. Core Curriculum unit (20cp). Further information: For the latest information about this Professional experience: During your degree, you will course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bp undertake more than 1,000 hours of professional experience.
SAMPLE COURSE MAP - BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY Semester 1 Physiotherapy anatomy 1 Human biology 1 Psychology for allied health Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice 1 Semester 2 Physiotherapy anatomy 2 Human biology 2 Self and community: exploring Foundations of physiotherapy YEAR 1 YEAR the anatomy of modern society practice 2 Semester 1 Pathophysiology for Neuroscience for Research and evidence-based Musculoskeletal physiotherapy physiotherapy practice for physiotherapy physiotherapy practice 1 Semester 2 Clinical exercise physiology Cardiorespiratory Movement science for Musculoskeletal YEAR 2 YEAR for physiotherapists physiotherapy practice 1 physiotherapy physiotherapy practice 2 Semester 1 Neurological physiotherapy Cardiorespiratory Musculoskeletal physiotherapy Justice and change in a global practice 1 physiotherapy practice 2 practice 3 world Semester 2 Neurological physiotherapy Health care ethics Paediatric physiotherapy Integrated physiotherapy practice 2 practice practice in selected populations YEAR 3 YEAR Professional Physiotherapy practice in complex health care issues Term 1 Semester 1 Physiotherapy clinical Physiotherapy clinical Physiotherapy clinical practice 1 practice 2 practice 3 Semester 2 Physiotherapy clinical Physiotherapy clinical Physiotherapy clinical practice 4 practice 5 practice 6 YEAR 4 YEAR Professional Professional physiotherapy practice Term 5
You may also be interested in our: Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (see page 95) Bachelor of High Performance Sport (see page 98)
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Bachelor of Social Work
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.0 (7.0 min per band) Brisbane Duration: 4 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 94 (min 27W, 23S, & 24R&L) Canberra Year fee: A$24,336 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: A (75-100%) Strathfield Total fee: A$97,344 PTE: 65 (65 min per band) Cricos: 084790C CAE: 185 (min 185 all tests)
Why study this program? Accreditation: This degree is accredited by the Australian • Choose a course that’s all about empowering disadvantaged Association of Social Workers. It is an entry qualification into people and driving social change. the social work profession and has been determined to meet • Gain professional qualifications that are recognised by the the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Australian Association of Social Workers and that meet Standards. the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Pathways to further study (honours degree): The honours Standards. program is embedded in the third and fourth years of the • Gr aduate with the skills to pursue a meaningful career in bachelors degree. To be eligible for admission to the honours social work, community development, human resources, program, you must have completed 160cp from the first and policy, government and social welfare. second years of the Bachelor of Social Work (Pass) degree with a grade point average of at least 5.5 on the ACU seven-point Course description: If you’re interested in human rights, scale. social justice, and changing lives for the better, then you should consider social work. As a social worker you will improve The honours course will equip you with an advanced individual and community wellbeing by addressing challenges knowledge of social work theory. You will also develop skills in such as inequality, discrimination, violence and other types research design and methods, as well as undertaking research of harassment. in social work. Course structure: Completion of 320 credit points (cp), Career path examples: Social work within community comprised of foundation units (60cp), Core Curriculum organisations, government or welfare agencies; human services units (20cp), social work units (150cp, including 10cp unit and program planning. incorporating community engagement), field education units Further information: For the latest information about this (60cp), and electives (30cp). course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bsw Professional experience: The course includes a total of 1,000 hours of supervised field education and training over the second, third and fourth years of the course. You will also undertake 50 hours of community engagement experience in other units of study.
SAMPLE COURSE MAP - BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK Semester 1 Foundations of psychology Introduction to sociology Indigenous health and culture Purpose and context of social work Semester 2 Applications of psychology Contemporary society and Human rights, social justice Self and community: exploring YEAR 1 YEAR change and social work the anatomy of modern society Semester 1 Lifespan development Ethics and theories in social Social work skills in practice Social work with culturally work with individuals and linguistically diverse communities Semester 2 Social work with children, Social work and community Aboriginal and Torres Strait Mental health and social work YEAR 2 YEAR youth and families practice and 35 hours of Islander peoples and social community engagement work practice Semester 1 Social work field placement 1 (500 hours) Research in social work Semester 2 Group work in social work Elective Justice and change in a global Law and social work
YEAR 3 YEAR practice world Semester 1 Social policy and social work Elective Fields of social work and best Collaborative and practice interdisciplinary social work practice in organisations
YEAR 4 YEAR Semester 2 Social work field placement 2 (500 hours) Elective
33 Bachelor of Speech Pathology
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 8.0 (8.0 min per band) Brisbane Duration: 4 years Certificate, including science (see table of iBT: 110 (min 30W, 26S, 29R & 28L) Melbourne Year fee: A$39,472 recognised high school qualifications on pages ACU: A (75-100%) North Sydney Total fee: A$157,888 138-141). PTE: 65 (65 min per band) Cricos: 078174M CAE: 185 (min 185 all tests)
Why study this program? Professional experience: Professional practice in speech • H elp people of all ages find their voice and engage more fully pathology is competency based rather than hours based; with the world around them with a degree that’s accredited however, you will spend approximately 750 hours on by Speech Pathology Australia. placement. • W ork with clients who need help speaking and swallowing, Accreditation: The course is accredited with Speech Pathology including children with physical challenges such as cleft lips Australia. and palates. Pathways to further study (honours degree): The honours • F ind solutions for a wide range of patient communication program is embedded in the third and fourth years of the challenges through the use of speech, writing, reading, signs, Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Pass) program. To be eligible for symbols and gestures. admission to the honours program, you must have completed Course description: As a speech pathologist, you will 160cp from the first and second years of the Bachelor of Speech recognise the importance of communication (including Pathology (Pass) degree with a grade point average of at least speech, language, voice, fluency and multimodal aspects) and 5.5 on the ACU seven-point scale. swallowing as activities that enable people to fully participate Career path examples: Speech pathologist working in their daily lives. You’ll assess, diagnose, treat and provide individually or as part of a multidisciplinary team in early management and advocacy services for people of all ages with intervention programs for children, schools, aged-care communication or swallowing needs. facilities, hospitals, rehabilitation centres, mental health Course structure: Completion of 320 credit points (cp), services, community health centres, specialist services; comprised of Core Curriculum units (20cp), inter-professional private practice. units (30cp), speech pathology theory units (160cp), and Further information: For the latest information about this integration and practice units (110cp). course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bsp
ACU Brisbane
34 ALLIED HEALTH
Tertiary Preparation Program (Health Sciences)
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February: Equivalent of year 11 (completion of senior IELTS: 6.0 (6.0 min per band) Brisbane all campuses. May: high school in countries where this is not iBT: 60 (min 21W, 18S, 13R & 12L) Melbourne Brisbane only. considered equivalent to an Australian year ACU: C (min 63%) North Sydney Duration: 1 year 12). PTE: 50 (50 in each communicative Year fee: A$18,944 skill) Total fee: A$18,944 CAE: 169 (min 169 all tests) Cricos: 073628D
Why study this program? Pathways to further study: • Prepare for a range of ACU health sciences undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing degrees by developing the content knowledge and language Successful completion of the Tertiary Preparation Program proficiency you need for success. (Health Sciences) enables you to meet the academic • Receive support and specific preparation for external English entry requirements. To meet the English language entry language proficiency tests. requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing, you will need to • Students wishing to study a Bachelor of Nursing will receive provide an external proficiency test result. a free IELTS Test. The program includes specific test preparation and a free • Develop content knowledge, study skills, assessment IELTS test. experience and English language proficiency, and see what Other ACU degree programs life at ACU is all about. Successful completion of the Tertiary Preparation Program • Build your knowledge of health sciences terminology (Health Sciences) enables you to meet the academic and and learn how to communicate effectively with health English requirements for the following courses: practitioners, patients and their families. • Bachelor of Applied Public Health Course description: • Bachelor of Biomedical Science Looking for a pathway into a wide range of health sciences • Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science courses? By successfully completing the Tertiary Preparation • Bachelor of High Performance Sport Program (Health Sciences), you will be eligible for entry into a • Bachelor of Nutrition Science number undergraduate degree programs. • Bachelor of Physical Activity and Health Science This course will prepare you to successfully pursue academic • Bachelor of Applied Public Health/Bachelor of Business studies in health sciences. It is also designed to help you Administration improve your English to meet the entry requirements for the ACU health sciences program you wish to study. Specific • Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Applied Public proficiency test preparation and language development are Health embedded into the program. The course prepares you for ACU • Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Business degree programs by exposing you to assessment tasks similar Administration to those given in the degree programs. • Bachelor of Exercise Science/Bachelor of Business You will have extensive opportunities to develop the English Administration language and communication skills required to work effectively • Bachelor of Exercise Science/Bachelor of Applied Public as a health practitioner. In particular, you will explore the Health language of medicine via verbal and written material, learn • Bachelor of Applied Public Health/Bachelor of Global how to communicate with patients and their relatives, and Studies build an understanding of how to deal with sector-specific • Bachelor of Nutrition Science/Bachelor of Business professional issues. Administration Course structure: Completion of 8 units of study. • Bachelor of Psychological Science* Intensive course: The Tertiary Preparation Program (Health • Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Arts* Sciences) is offered in intensive mode in Brisbane from May • Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Commerce* to the following January. Students who successfully complete • Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Exercise and their course in January can begin their degree program in Sports Science.* February. Further information: For the latest information about this course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/tpphs *Note: To meet the English language entry requirements for the Bachelor of Psychological Science and related double degrees, applicants also will need to provide an external proficiency test result.
SAMPLE COURSE MAP - TERTIARY PREPARATION PROGRAM (HEALTH SCIENCES) Semester 1 Academic English for health English language Introduction to health care in Communicating as a health sciences 1 communication skills Australia professional 1 Semester 2 Academic English for health Proficiency test preparation Introduction to science for Communicating as a health YEAR 1 YEAR sciences 2 health professionals professional 2
35 Postgraduate programs in rehabilitation
Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February Please see below. IELTS: 7.0 (6.5 min per band) Brisbane Duration: 1 year iBT: 94 (min 24W, 20S&L & 19R) Year fee: A$24,104 ACU: A (75-100%) Total fee: A$24,104 PTE: 65 (58 min per band) Cricos: 086189D
Master of Rehabilitation Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February Please see below. IELTS: 7.0 (6.5 min per band) Brisbane Duration: 1.5 years iBT: 94 (min 24W, 20S&L & 19R) Year fee: A$24,104 ACU: A (75-100%) Total fee: A$36,156 PTE: 65 (58 min per band) Cricos: 086188E
Why study these programs? C. Be employed in the field unless otherwise approved by the • Transform the lives of people with chronic diseases and course coordinator. disabilities by building evidence-based clinical rehabilitation D. Demonstrate suitability to undertake the course: (i) For skills. the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy disciplines, • Explor e the treatment and management of age-related applicants must hold current registration with the discipline and complex neurological conditions, and develop strategies specific National Allied Health Registration Board or required and interventions that can assist people to live more Authority in Australia, or Registration Authority in country participatory lives. of current practice. (ii) For the Speech Pathology discipline, • Take a hands-on approach to learning with inter-professional applicants must have obtained and maintain eligibility to coursework, workshop intensives and a range of professional practice and membership with Speech Pathology Australia, or practice opportunities. Registration Authority in country of current practice. Course description: The Master of Rehabilitation suite *Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are comprises four discipline and one non-discipline nested for 2020 Admission. Please check website for 2021 entry programs with three exit points. The non-Discipline program requirements update. is available to clinicians of any discipline. The four Discipline Course structure: programs are Neurological Physiotherapy, Gerontological Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation - Completion of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology. 80 credit points (cp), consisting of: The non-Discipline Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation For specialisation pathway: specified units (30cp), consists of eight units, the first four preparing the clinician specialisation units - for discipline/field (30cp), research units to be an enhanced evidenced-based clinician within an (20cp); or interprofessional team. Two units focus on enhancing For non-speciality pathway: specified units (30cp), health rehabilitation knowledge and skills within an interprofessional units (20cp), elective units (10cp), and research units (20cp). team and two elective units enabling the student to customise Master of Rehabilitation - Completion of 120 credit points their learning to their relevant context and learning needs. (cp, consisting of: These four units are then built upon with advanced knowledge For specialisation pathway: specified units (30cp), and skills in relevant practice areas. Clinical leadership is specialisation units - for discipline/field (70cp), research units further developed and clinical research is introduced. (20cp); or The Master of Rehabilitation brings the clinical expert, clinical For non-speciality pathway: specified units (30cp), health leadership and clinical research components together. Further units (50cp), elective units (20cp), and research units (20cp). clinical specialist skills and knowledge are developed and a workplace based clinical research project is implemented. Pathways to further study: Graduates may be eligible to undertake a higher degree research course such as the Doctor Academic requirements: To be eligible for admission to of Philosophy. the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites: Career path examples: Clinician, case worker, team leader, A. Have completed either: (i) A bachelor Degree from an consultant, researcher. accredited 3-year program in a health discipline or equivalent Further information: For the latest information about these to enter the non-discipline pathway with a minimum grade courses, please refer to: point average (GPA) of 4.6 on the ACU seven-point scale; or acu.edu.au/courses/gdr (ii) A bachelor degree from an accredited 4-year program in acu.edu.au/courses/mr physiotherapy, occupational therapy or speech pathology or equivalent to enter (discipline) pathway, with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.6 on the ACU seven-point scale; or (iii) ACU Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Certificate or equivalent to enter the non-discipline) pathway. B. Have a minimum of two years clinical experience in the appropriate discipline.
36 ALLIED HEALTH
Master of Social Work
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February Equivalent of an Australian bachelor degree IELTS: 7.0 (7.0 min per band) Brisbane Duration: 2 years from a recognised university which includes a iBT: 94 (min 27W, 23S, 24L&R) Canberra Year fee: A$24,104 minimum of 8 units (2 full-semesters) of study ACU: A (75-100%) Strathfield Total fee: A$48,208 in the social sciences. PTE: 65 (65 min per band) Cricos: 066741F These units may include psychology, sociology, CAE: 185 (min 185 all tests) anthropology, policy studies, history, law, health and disability, technology, philosophy, indigenous studies, culture and human diversity, media study, gender studies, social theory and population studies. The undergraduate degree must have at least one unit in human behaviour and one unit in sociology. International students must have completed the above prerequisites.
Why study this program? Course structure: Completion of 160 credit points. • Combine your passion for social and behavioural sciences Professional experience: In order to meet the requirements and commitment to social justice with a degree that’s all of the AASW, you will be required to complete 1,000 hours about empowering disadvantage. of supervised field education. This is undertaken in two • Address complex social problems, contribute to social reform placements in approved agencies. Each placement is normally and play a critical role in making the world a more fair and 14–20 weeks long. equitable place. Accreditation: This is an AASW-accredited qualification. It • Undertake 1,000 hours of supervised professional is an entry qualification into the social work profession and placements and emerge with a degree that’s accredited by the has been determined to meet the Australian Social Work Australian Association of Social Workers. Education and Accreditation Standards. Course description: The Master of Social Work is a vibrant Career path examples: Social work within community and challenging program that encourages you to build on organisations, government or welfare agencies; human services your existing knowledge and experience, and to gain a sound and program planning. understanding of social work values and practice approaches. Course content emphasises social justice, human rights, and on Further information: For the latest information about this achieving the best possible outcomes for the most marginalised course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/msw and disadvantaged members of our community. You will be taught by leading social work practitioners and academics and there is a strong focus on experiential learning throughout the course.
SAMPLE COURSE MAP - MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK Semester 1 Social work theory and ethics Social work with individuals Social work policy and law Social work and mental health Semester 2 Social work with children, Field practicum 1 (500 hours, youth and families including 14 hours integrative YEAR 1 YEAR seminars) Semester 1 Social work with groups Social work with communities Social work research Cross-cultural social work Semester 2 Social work with special studies Field practicum 2 (500 hours including 14 hours YEAR 2 YEAR integrative seminars)
37 Business
Business. But not as usual.
A career in business means opportunities. At ACU, you will get more than your usual business degree. You’ll learn how to lead in business to create positive and sustainable change.
MEET OUR INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS We understand that experiencing life beyond the classroom gives you a competitive edge. That’s why we offer industry field placements for all our business undergraduates, so you can maximise your career opportunities. Here are just a few of our host partners for business: • Cisco • Capgemini • Practera • Live Melbourne • VECCI • NSW Business Chamber • Ozcare • Impact for Women • Brisbane Paralympic Football Program • Reach 4 • Catholic Super • Premium Foods Australia
38 BUSINESS
Bachelor of Accounting and Finance
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.0 (6.0 W&S, 5.5 L&R) Brisbane Duration: 3 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 60 (min 21W, 18S, 7L & 8R) Melbourne Year fee: A$29,080 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: C (60-64%) North Sydney Total fee: A$87,240 PTE: 50 (50 W&S & 42 L&R) Cricos: 079454F CAE: 169 (169 W&S & 162 L&R)
Why study this program? Course structure: Completion of 240 credit points (cp), • Gain intensive exposure to contemporary accounting comprised of specified units (210cp), community engagement: and finance theory, take part in community engagement building strengths and capabilities (10cp), and Core experiences and build a holistic picture of what it means to Curriculum units (20cp). be a competent and ethical business professional. Community engagement: During your degree, you will • Prepare for professional accreditation with CPA Australia, undertake 35-70 hours of voluntary work with a not-for-profit Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and organisation. the Institute of Public Accountants with course content that reflects existing industry standards. Accreditation: This course is accredited by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and the • Become the graduate employers are looking for with Institute of Public Accountants. specialist skills in auditing, budget analysis, portfolio management and taxation strategy, among others. Career path examples: Accountant auditor, budget manager, chief financial officer, financial adviser, financial assurance and Course description: The Bachelor of Accounting and Finance compliance manager, financial manager, financial planner, is a specialist degree offering comprehensive studies in the investment analyst, tax agent. theory and applications of accounting and finance. The course involves units in accounting that will prepare you to be Further information: For the latest information about this recognised as both an accounting and finance professional. course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/baf Because of the comprehensive nature of the course, you will be particularly well qualified in specialised areas such as auditing, budget analysis, portfolio management, investment analysis, mergers and acquisitions, banking, stockbroking and taxation strategy.
SAMPLE COURSE MAP - BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE Semester 1 Managing people and Introduction to accounting Working with technology Economics: policy organisations frameworks and markets Semester 2 Business data analysis Managing markets Introduction to business law: Self and community: exploring
YEAR 1 YEAR legal frameworks the anatomy of modern society for business Semester 1 Management accounting Financial accounting Financial instruments and Principles of finance institutions Semester 2 Corporate accounting Company law: directors Entrepreneurial finance: Portfolio management: YEAR 2 YEAR and corporate regulation new venture financing investing wisely Semester 1 Community engagement: Taxation law Accounting information Justice and change building strengths and systems in a global world capabilities Semester 2 Auditing Strategic management Working with diversity and Financial risk management: YEAR 3 YEAR accounting conflict or Professional protecting the enterprise experience
ACU Melbourne
39 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce
Academic requirements: English requirements Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.0 (6.0 W&S, 5.5 L&R) Brisbane Duration: 4 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 60 (min 21W, 18S, 7L & 8R) Melbourne Year fee: A$29,080 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: C (60-64%) North Total fee: A$116,320 PTE: 50 (50 W&S & 42 L&R) Sydney/ Cricos: 068241K CAE: 169 (169 W&S & 162 L&R) Strathfield*
Why study this program? selected in accordance with the requirements for the Bachelor • Study general and specialist business subjects and engage of Arts degree, and Core Curriculum units (20cp). with professional placements that will prepare you for Community engagement: During your degree, you will real-world commerce practice. undertake 35-70 hours of voluntary work within a not-for-profit • Build expertise across a wide variety of arts disciplines and organisation. gain additional capabilities in research, communication and Accreditation: If you graduate with an accounting major and analysis. accreditation minor, you will be eligible for membership with CPA • Combine the skills you’ve gained in both degrees and emerge Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, as a creative, innovative and ethical practitioner who can and the Institute of Public Accountants. approach business in new and exciting ways. Career path examples: Accountant, advertising manager, Course description: Our commerce degree can be tailored to employment relations officer, human resource manager, your career aspirations. With a range of subjects on offer, from marketing manager, policy administrator, retailing and accounting to marketing and human resource management, it wholesaling manager, entrepreneur market researcher, will open up opportunities in every area of business. Our arts data analyst. degree explores vital contemporary issues and teaches research Further information: For the latest information about this skills and clear expression. Together, they provide a world of course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/babc choices. Course structure: Completion of 320 credit points (cp), comprised of 180cp selected in accordance with the requirements of the Bachelor of Commerce degree, 120cp
SAMPLE COURSE MAP - BACHELOR OF ARTS/BACHELOR OF COMMERCE Semester 1 BA major 1 Working with technology Introduction to accounting or Managing people and Money matters organisations Semester 2 BA major 2 BA minor 1 or Arts elective 1 Commerce major 1 Self and community: exploring YEAR 1 YEAR the anatomy of modern society Semester 1 BA major 3 BA major 4 BA minor 2 or Arts elective 2 BA minor 3 or Arts elective 3
Semester 2 BA major 5 BA major 6 BA minor 4 or Arts elective 4 Commerce major 2 YEAR 2 YEAR
Semester 1 Managing markets Commerce major 3 Business elective 1 Commerce major 4 Semester 2 Commerce major 6 Business elective 2 Commerce major 5 Community engagement: building strengths and YEAR 3 YEAR capabilities Semester 1 BA major 7 Business elective 3 Business elective 4 Justice and change in a global world Semester 2 BA major 8 Commerce major 7 Working with diversity Commerce major 8
YEAR 4 YEAR and conflict or Professional experience
*Campus availability: Students will undertake arts units at the Strathfield Campus and business units across both Strathfield and North Sydney campuses depending on availability. Students will not be required to travel between campuses on the same day. Note: Business majors available: accounting, human resource management, marketing. Note: Not all majors and minors will be available on all campuses.
You may also be interested in our: Bachelor of Information Technology/ Bachelor of Business Administration (see page 61) Bachelor of Psychological Science/ Bachelor of Commerce (see page 81) Bachelor of Nutrition Science/ Bachelor of Business Administration (see page 76) Bachelor of Applied Public Health/ Bachelor of Business Administration (see page 88)
40 BUSINESS
Bachelor of Business Administration
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.0 (6.0 W&S, 5.5 L&R) Blacktown Duration: 3 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 60 (min 21W, 18S, 7L & 8R) Brisbane Year fee: A$29,080 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: C (60-64%) Melbourne Total fee: A$87,240 PTE: 50 (50 W&S & 42 L&R) North Sydney Cricos: 073336E CAE: 169 (169 W&S & 162 L&R) Strathfield
Why study this program? Professional experience: You can choose to enrol in a • Develop expertise in a wide range of business disciplines, professional experience unit involving a professional placement including economics, organisational behaviour, within a business organisation over a period of 105 hours. management, marketing and business information systems. Community engagement: During your degree, you will • Become a critical thinker and an agile influencer with an undertake 35-70 hours of voluntary work within a not-for- awareness of your social responsibilities as they relate to profit organisation. business practice. Career path examples: Business analysis, advertising, human • Use ACU’s flexible course structure to create a degree that resource management, personal investment, purchasing, reflects your professional interests and career aspirations. buying or trading, employment relations, marketing Course description: In our global, competitive world, a management, policy administration, financial management, comprehensive knowledge of business is more useful than market research, retailing and wholesaling, international trade ever. The best business administrators are skilled at managing and investment. people as well as numbers. They’re leaders, problem-solvers, Further information: For the latest information about this and innovators. And by studying with us, you’re free to create course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bba your own business degree without having to specialise in a particular field. Course structure: Completion of 240 credit points (cp), comprised of specified units (130cp), any business units at second or third year level (40cp) offered by any ACU bachelors degree courses (40cp), Core Curriculum units (20cp), and community engagement unit (10cp).
SAMPLE COURSE MAP - BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Semester 1 Managing people and Working with technology Money matters Managing markets organisations Semester 2 Business elective 1 Business elective 2 Self and community: exploring Elective 1 YEAR 1 YEAR the anatomy of modern society Semester 1 Organisational behaviour Economics: policy frameworks International business Applied human resource and markets management Semester 2 Marketing communications: Community engagement: Business elective 3 Elective 2
YEAR 2 YEAR engaging stakeholders building strengths and capabilities Semester 1 Managing entrepreneurship Managing organisational Justice and change Elective 3 and innovation change in a global world Semester 2 Strategic management Working with diversity Business elective 4 Elective 4
YEAR 3 YEAR and conflict or Professional experience
41 Bachelor of Commerce
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.0 (6.0 W&S, 5.5 L&R) Blacktown Duration: 3 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 60 (min 21W, 18S, 7L & 8R) Brisbane Year fee: A$29,080 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: C (60-64%) Melbourne Total fee: A$87,240 PTE: 50 (50 W&S & 42 L&R) North Sydney Cricos: 068238E CAE: 169 (169 W&S & 162 L&R) Strathfield
Why study this program? Community engagement and professional experience: • Study general and specialist business subjects and engage During your degree, you will undertake 35-70 hours of with professional placements that will prepare you for real- voluntary work within a not-for-profit organisation. You can world practice. also undertake an additional 105-hour professional placement • Prepare for professional accreditation with a variety of peak within a business organisation in your area of interest. professional organisations, depending on your major. Accreditation: The Bachelor of Commerce is accredited • Develop an understanding of the ethical, social, political by EPAS, a prestigious international program accreditation and economic issues that will shape your decision-making system operated by the European Foundation for Management capabilities. Development. Graduates with an accounting major and the accounting accreditation minor are eligible for membership Course description: From accounting and finance to with CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and marketing, event management, informatics and human New Zealand, and the Institute of Public resources, tailor your degree and open up career opportunities Accountants. Completing a major in human in every area of business. You’ll take eight core units and at resource management will make you eligible least one eight unit major. This gives you the flexibility to for accreditation with the Australian Human choose minors (comprised of four units) or electives for the Resources Institute. remaining eight units. You can study minors in business, in other faculties, or even overseas. Career path examples: Accounting, entrepreneurship data science, forensic accounting, business analysis, advertising, Course structure: Completion of 240 credit points (cp) human resource management, purchasing, buying or trading, comprised of core units (80cp) and one major (80cp) from employment relations, marketing management, market either accounting, event management, finance, human research, policy administration, financial management, resource management, informatics, management or retailing and wholesaling, international trade and investment. marketing; and either (i) an additional major (80cp); or (ii) minor (40cp) plus electives (40cp); or (iii) electives (80cp). Further information: For the latest information about this course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bcom
STUDY OPTIONS - BACHELOR OF COMMERCE For the Bachelor of Commerce, you must study the following six specified business foundation units and two Core Curriculum units: Community engagement: building strengths and capabilities Managing markets (includes internship with a not-for-profit organisation) Introduction to accounting or Money matters Self and community: exploring the anatomy of modern society
CORE UNITS Justice and change in a global world Working with technology Managing people and organisations Working with diversity and conflict or Professional experience You can choose a major from one of the following study areas: † Accounting Informatics Event management Management
MAJORS Finance Marketing Human resource management
You can choose an additional eight units made up of either a second major, two minors, one minor and four electives (from any ACU faculty),
UNIT or all electives (from any ACU faculty). OTHER You can choose from the following minors:† Accounting – for professional accreditation Informatics Data analytics International business Entrepreneurship Management Event management Marketing
MINORS Finance Occupational health, safety and environment Human resource management Approved minors from other faculties, including international studies, of four units. Indigenous business studies
† Not all majors and minors will be available on all campuses.
42 BUSINESS
Diploma in Commerce
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.0 (5.5 min per band) Brisbane Duration: 1 year Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 60 (min 18W, 16S, 7L & 8R) Melbourne Year fee: A$19,520 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: C (60-64%) North Sydney Total fee: A$19,520 PTE: 50 (42 all bands) Cricos: 072325E CAE: 169 (min 162 all tests)
Why study this program? Specified units: English communication skills; Introduction • Build a solid foundation in commerce and business and take to accounting or Money matters; Working with technology; your first step towards the Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor Managing markets; Managing people and organisations. of Business Administration or Bachelor of Accounting and Electives: Any two units from the Peter Faber Business School Finance. offerings. • Engage with in-depth studies in accounting, economics, Pathways to further study: Upon completion of the Diploma management and marketing and get a broad overview of the in Commerce, you can apply for entry into the Bachelor of wider business sector. Commerce, Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor • Combine your business subjects with the study of Australian of Accounting and Finance. You will also receive credit for society and the English language in preparation for your units completed in the diploma course. future undergraduate degree. Further information: For the latest information about this Course description: As a diploma student, you will start course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/dc building your commerce knowledge and relevant professional skills. You will receive learning and development support and will be encouraged to undertake relevant non-discipline units to support the development of your English language skills. Course structure: Completion of 80 credit points (cp), comprised of specified units (50cp), electives (20cp), and a Core Curriculum unit (10cp).
ACU Melbourne
43 Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Business Administration
Academic requirements English requirements Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.0 (6.0 W&S, 5.5 L&R) Brisbane Duration: 4 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 60 (min 21W, 18S, 7L & 8R) Melbourne Year fee: A$29,080 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: C (60-64%) North Sydney Total fee: A$116,320 PTE: 50 (50 W&S & 42 L&R) Strathfield Cricos: 078169G CAE: 169 (169 W&S & 162 L&R)
Why study this program? Community engagement: During your degree, you will • Develop expertise in a wide range of business disciplines, undertake 35-70 hours of voluntary work within a not-for- including economics, organisational behaviour, profit organisation. management, marketing and business information systems. Accreditation: If you graduate with an accounting major • Become a critical thinker and an agile influencer with an and accreditation minor, you will be eligible for professional awareness of the ethical, social, political and economic issues accreditation with CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants that shape effective business practice. Australia and New Zealand, and the Institute of Public • Prepare for accreditation with a wide range of professional Accountants. Completing a major in human resource organisations, including CPA Australia, Chartered management will make you eligible for accreditation with the Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and the Australian Australian Human Resources Institute. Human Resource Institute, depending on your major. Career path examples: Accounting, forensic accounting, business analysis, advertising, human resource management, Course description: Our commerce degree can be tailored purchasing, buying or trading, employment relations, to your career aspirations. With a range of subjects on offer, marketing management, market research, policy from accounting to marketing and finance, it will open administration, financial management, retailing and up opportunities in every area of business. Our business wholesaling, international trade and investment. administration degree lets you explore an even broader range of subjects. Together, you’ve got business covered. Further information: For the latest information about this course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bcbba Course structure: Completion of 320 credit points (cp), comprised of Bachelor of Commerce specified units (50cp), Bachelor of Business Administration specified units (80cp), 80cp from at least one of the listed majors from the Bachelor of Commerce (accounting, event management, finance, human resource management, informatics, management, marketing), plus a combination of minors in the Bachelor of Commerce and elective units from the Peter Faber Business School (40cp), community engagement unit (10cp), other elective units (40cp), and Core Curriculum units (20cp).
SAMPLE COURSE MAP - BACHELOR OF COMMERCE/BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Semester 1 Managing people and Money matters or Introduction Working with technology Managing markets organisations to accounting Semester 2 Commerce major 1 International business Bachelor of Commerce minor Self and community: exploring
YEAR 1 YEAR or Business elective 1 the anatomy of modern society
Semester 1 Economics: policy Organisational behaviour Commerce major 2 Human resource management: frameworks and markets staffing and employee engagement Semester 2 Commerce major 3 International business Bachelor of Commerce minor Community engagement: YEAR 2 YEAR or Business elective 2 building strengths and capabilities Semester 1 Managing entrepreneurship Commerce major 4 Sustainable organisational Justice and change and innovation change in a global world Semester 2 Commerce major 5 Commerce major 6 Bachelor of Commerce minor General elective 1 YEAR 3 YEAR or Business elective 3 Semester 1 Commerce major 7 General elective 2 Commerce major 8 General elective 3 Semester 2 Bachelor of Commerce minor Strategic management General elective 4 Working with diversity and or Business elective 4 conflict or Professional YEAR 4 YEAR experience
Note: Not all majors and minors will be available on all campuses.
44 BUSINESS
Postgraduate programs in business administration
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July (i) Equivalent of an Australian bachelors IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band); Melbourne Duration: 6 months degree in any discipline; or (ii) at least two iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) North Sydney Total fee: A$16,000 years’ industry experience in a relevant role. ACU: B (65-74%); Cricos: 048590K PTE: 58 (50 min per band); CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests)
Master of Business Administration Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July (i) Equivalent of an Australian bachelors IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band); Melbourne Duration: 2 years degree in any discipline; or (ii) a graduate iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) North Sydney Year fee: A$32,000 certificate in a related discipline. ACU: B (65-74%); Total fee: A$64,000 If you hold the equivalent of an Australian PTE: 58 (50 min per band); Cricos: 084682G bachelors degree in a related discipline, you CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests) will be eligible for up to four units credit.
Why study this program? Upon completion of the Master of Business Administration, • Advance your career and become a well-rounded you will have an in-depth understanding of organisational management professional with an MBA that puts ethics and management processes in the private and public sectors; sustainability at the forefront. knowledge of theoretical, conceptual and ethical issues as they • Our unique MBA structure allows you to design your own apply to business organisations; the ability to analyse, evaluate specialist qualification. You’ll be able to choose four open and justify business processes in a changing environment; and electives, giving you control over your professional journey. highly developed business management skills. • Build expertise in analysis, evaluation and strategic and Course structure: business process management and prepare for an evolving Graduate Certificate in Business Administration business environment where you’ll be ready to respond to Completion of 40cp from specified units: Accounting change. for decision making (or Money management); Business • Become a responsible corporate leader and use your business communication for the 21st century; Managing market knowledge to drive positive social, ethical and environmental environments; Organisational dynamics and behaviour. impact. Master of Business Administration Course description: These courses are designed to provide Completion of 160 credit points (cp), comprised of business you with the building blocks to become an effective manager foundation units (40cp), specified units (80cp), postgraduate in a variety of organisational settings. These are broad-based business or postgraduate ACU units (40cp). postgraduate programs rather than technical or vocational Career path examples: Account executive, chief executive qualifications aimed at a specific job. The Master of Business officer, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, executive Administration aims to build upon your undergraduate project manager, general manager, project manager, property study in business through a comprehensive examination manager, public relations officer/consultant, public servant, of the operational tasks and processes required to run a publishing professional, risk manager, systems analyst. business in an environment of rapid change. You’ll be able to choose four open electives, giving you control over your Further information: For the latest information about these professional journey. Choose from: management; accounting; courses, please refer to: finance (North Sydney only); information technology (North acu.edu.au/courses/gcba Sydney only); occupational health, safety and environmental acu.edu.au/courses/mba management (online).
BUILD YOUR OWN MBA BUSINESS UNITS BUSINESS SPECIFIED* UNITS SPECIALISATION† On campus 160 credit points • Accounting for decision making • Corporate finance • General management Or • Corporate governance and risk Or • Money management management • ACU specialisations including: And • Entrepreneurship Accounting, Finance (North • Business communication for the • Strategic management for Sydney), Information technology 21st century sustainability (North Sydney), Occupational health, safety and environmental • Managing market environments • Research methods management • Organisational dynamics and • Ethical leadership Or behaviour • Managerial marketing • Any other ACU graduate certificate* • Data analysis and interpretation such as: Health administration, Educational leadership, Clinical nursing Or • Any 4 approved postgraduate units. * All units † Any four units of postgraduate study
45 Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July (i) Equivalent of an Australian bachelors IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) North Sydney Duration: 1 year degree in any discipline; or (ii) at least five iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) Year fee: A$32,000 years’ industry experience in a relevant role. ACU: B (65-74%) Total fee: A$32,000 PTE: 58 (50 min per band) Cricos: 092656J CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests)
Why study this program? Course structure: Completion of 80 credit points (cp) from • Advance your career with a postgraduate award that leads specified units. to enhanced professional recognition and marketability. Accreditation: The Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning • Embrace concepts of ethical and sustainable decision is accredited with the Financial Planning Association of making that are focused on the role of business as a driver Australia and the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics of change. Authority (FASEA). • Build extensive knowledge of business management and Career paths: Chief executive officer, chief financial officer, financial principles and use your extensive elective choices financial advisor/planner, financial controller, financial to customise your degree. director, investment consultant, wealth manager. Course description: The Graduate Diploma in Financial Further information: For the latest information about this Planning allows you to specialise in the area of personal course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/gdfp financial planning. The program embraces the importance of ethical and sustainable decision making.
ACU North Sydney
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96 per cent GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT (ACU’s overall employment rate for postgraduate business students is 96% with a median salary of $118,700. Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016-2018).
Master of Professional Accounting
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July (i) Equivalent of an Australian bachelors IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) Melbourne Duration: 2 years degree in any discipline; or (ii) a graduate iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) North Sydney Year fee: A$32,000 certificate in a related discipline. ACU: B (65-74%) Total fee: A$64,000 If you hold the equivalent of an Australian PTE: 58 (50 min per band) Cricos: 085337E bachelors degree in a related discipline, you CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests) will be eligible for up to four units credit.
Why study this program? You will learn essential accounting principles, practices and • Ac quire advanced skills in auditing, financial reporting, techniques and be able to apply them to a variety of situations, internal controls and management accounting, even if you’ve including auditing, financial reporting, internal controls, and never studied accounting before. finance and management accounting. • P repare for accreditation and membership with peak As a graduate, you will also appreciate the ethical, legal and professional accounting bodies, including CPA Australia and professional dynamics of accounting and the accounting Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. profession. • Build awareness of the ethical, legal and professional Course structure: Completion of 160 credit points from dynamics of the accounting profession and integrate what specified units. you learn into your own professional practice. Accreditation: Upon graduation from the masters program, Course description: If you want to meet the entry requirements you will obtain the minimum requirements for entry into CPA of professional accounting bodies, including CPA Australia, Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and the and the Institute of Public Accountants. Institute of Public Accountants, then this accounting degree is for you. The Master of Professional Accounting will teach you Career path examples: Accounting, chief executive officer, how to analyse, research and make informed recommendations financial management. about a broad range of accounting problems and issues. Further information: For the latest information about this course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/mpa
SAMPLE COURSE MAP - MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING Semester 1 Accounting for decision making Managerial economics in a Commercial and corporations Organisational dynamics and global environment law behaviour Semester 2 Financial accounting and Managerial accounting Corporate finance Data analysis and YEAR 1 YEAR reporting interpretation Semester 1 Accounting for corporate Mastering accounting Corporate governance and risk Research methods structures information systems management Semester 2 Auditing and assurance Taxation law Strategic management for Ethical leadership YEAR 2 YEAR sustainability
47 Creative arts
Make your mark remarkable.
Join a unique community working in a range of disciplines to inspire, inform and educate audiences.
MEET OUR INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS Our industry partnerships provide rich learning experiences and opportunities for collaboration. These relationships will give you a head start in connecting to practitioners in your chosen field, and allow you to gain practical skills through internships and professional placements. Our creative arts students have taken placements and internships with partners such as: • Musica Viva • Venice Biennale Sessions Program • Melbourne Conservatorium of Music • Museum Victoria • Art galleries
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Bachelor of Creative Arts
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.0 (6.0 W&S, 5.5 L&R) Brisbane Duration: 3 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 60 (min 21W, 18S, 7L & 8R) Melbourne Year fee: A$24,104 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: C (60-64%) Total fee: A$72,312 PTE: 50 (50 W&S & 42 L&R) Cricos: 084346A CAE: 169 (min 169 W&S, 162 L&R)
Course description: As a creative arts student, you will join a Further information: For the latest information about this unique community working in a range of disciplines to inspire, course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bca inform and educate audiences. You will develop your passion for drama, communication, creative writing, graphic design, English, media, music and visual arts; gain expert knowledge, practical skills and professional experience; and take advantage of the international study opportunities. As part of this degree, you will undertake a major project and a community-based placement, choosing between working on a local community project or gaining industry experience through the Big ideas: social enterprise and innovation project. Diploma in Visual Arts and Design
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February: Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.0 (5.5 min per band) Melbourne all campuses. July: Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 60 (min 18W, 16S, 7L & 8R) Strathfield Strathfield only. qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: C (60-64%) Duration: 1 year PTE: 50 (42 min per band) Year fee: A$24,104 CAE: 169 (min 162 all tests) Total fee: A$24,104 Cricos: 052327B
Course description: This course is for international students Further information: For the latest information about this interested in a broad-based program that integrates the study course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/dvad of studio-based art, graphic design or history and theory of art and design with the option to study relevant communication skills.
“I chose to study creative arts because I love subjects such as drama, literature, poetry and painting. The course includes lots of tutorials and practical sessions which keeps things interesting.”
Evan (Sri Lanka) Creative Arts student
49 Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.0 (6.0 W&S, 5.5 L&R) Melbourne Duration: 3 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 60 (min 21W, 18S, 8R, & 7L) Strathfield Year fee: A$24,104 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: C (60-64%) Total fee: A$72,312 PTE: 50 (50 W&S, 42 L&R) Cricos: 040344M CAE: 169 (min 169 W&S, 162 L&R)
Why study this program? Professional experience: The course includes an internship • Nurture your creative passions with a specialist visual arts placement, which aims to give your qualification a vocational and design course. focus as you prepare for a diversity of careers in visual arts and • Build technical and theoretical skills across the spectrum of design practice. studio-based art, graphic design, and art and design history Pathways to further study (honours degree): Successful and theory. students may apply to undertake the one-year honours degree • Use art as a tool to engage with the wider world through through the Bachelor of Arts program. professional internship placements and exhibitions in ACU’s Career path examples: Administrator, art conservator, art on-campus art galleries. gallery manager, art theory research assistant, art therapist, art Course description: Tailor your talent with a Bachelor of creative director, curatorships, events coordinator, professional Visual Arts and Design. The degree’s mix of studio-based fine artist, theatre and set designer, film-maker and editor, visual art, graphic design and art history will extend and refine your merchandiser. creative skills. We know there’s only so much knowledge you Further information: For the latest information about this can gain inside the classroom, which is why all of our students course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bvad undertake industry internships and are encouraged to venture abroad to study in the UK, USA, or Italy in one of our bespoke overseas intensive units. You will exhibit work in the ACU gallery space throughout your studies, culminating in a final year graduate exhibition that will showcase your work and curating skills at a professional standard. Course structure: Completion of 240 credit points (cp), comprised of 2D Studies (40cp), 3D/4D object design (30cp), major project and self-directed studio (20cp), art and design history and theory (30cp), graphic design minor (40cp), arts minor or arts electives (40cp), specified units (20cp) and Core Curriculum units (20cp).
SAMPLE COURSE MAP – BACHELOR OF VISUAL ARTS AND DESIGN Semester 1 Drawing Ceramics/multimedia Introduction to graphic design BA minor 1* or BA elective 1 Semester 2 Art in the early 20th Century Painting Design for publication Self and community: exploring the anatomy of YEAR 1 YEAR modern society Semester 1 Print media Postmodern art in the 20th Web design BA minor 2* or BA elective 2 Century
YEAR 2 YEAR Semester 2 Photography Object design Design for multimedia BA minor 3* or BA elective 3 Semester 1 Video/installation Professional practice Self-directed studio Justice and change in a global world Semester 2 Community internship Contemporary art in Visual arts and design major BA minor 4* or BA elective 4 a globalised world or project YEAR 3 YEAR International study tour: Venice Biennale *BA – Bachelor of Arts Note: The Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design is under review in 2020, and units may be subject to change.
50 Global studies and international development
Make a world of difference in a world of differences.
In today’s world an understanding of international issues, relations and change is more important than ever. Our courses are designed to provide you with an informed international perspective that will be valued in the global workplace.
MEET OUR INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS Keen for a truly international education? Our global studies and international development degrees incorporate overseas experiences, as well as community engagement and placement opportunities with Australian-based organisations. Some of our global studies and international development partners include: • AYANA Journeys • Challenges Abroad Australia • CIS Australia • Partner universities overseas
51 Bachelor of Applied Public Health/ Bachelor of Global Studies
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.5 (min 6.0 in all tests) Melbourne Duration: 4 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 13R & 12L) Year fee: A$24,104 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: B (65-74%) Total fee: A$96,416 PTE: 58 (50 min per band) Cricos: 079445G CAE: 176 (min 169 in all test)
Course description: This double degree focuses on the role The Bachelor of Global Studies core content investigates the of public health entrepreneurship, the importance of national social, political, cultural, legal, environmental and economic and multi-national communication, and the scientific basis of influences and changes shaping our world. As a student of this public health through the study of relevant case-based issues course you will undertake an international study exchange or and practical problems. The Bachelor of Applied Public Health internship in your third year of study. core content delivers a background in factors that determine Please note there are additional costs and administrative fees health at community and population levels, and demonstrates associated with the study abroad and internship program. how these can be shaped to effect improvements in health. Further information: For the latest information about this course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/baphbgs Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Global Studies
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.0 (6.0 W&S, 5.5 L&R) Brisbane Duration: 4 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 60 (min 21W, 18S, 8R & 7L) Melbourne Year fee: A$24,104 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: C (60-64%) Strathfield Total fee: A$96,416 PTE: 50 (50 W&S, 42 L&R) Cricos: 074606B CAE: 169 (min 169 W&S, 162 L&R)
Course description: This double degree provides you with sustainability, global health, international development, and opportunities to engage with the major social, political, world politics and justice. ACU’s Rome Campus and other cultural, environmental and economic issues of our times. You overseas study options, including international internships, will learn about different societies and cultures, and consider will give you access to a world of possibilities as you turn your the challenges and opportunities associated with significant major interests into a rewarding career. global disruption. While deepening your knowledge about the Please note there are additional costs and administrative fees world, you will also develop vital research skills and the ability associated with the study abroad and internship program. to communicate complex information with sophistication and purpose. Choose from a range of study areas for your arts Further information: For the latest information about this majors and minors and study key topics in environmental course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/babgs
ACU Melbourne
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Bachelor of Business Administration/ Bachelor of Global Studies
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.0 (6.0 W&S, 5.5 L&R) Brisbane Duration: 4 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 60 (min 21W, 18S, 8R & 7L) Melbourne Year fee: A$26,272 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: C (60-64%) North Sydney/ Total fee: A$105,088 PTE: 50 (50 W&S & 42 L&R) Strathfield* Cricos: 074605C CAE: 169 (min 169 W&S, 162 L&R)
Why study this program? Professional experience: During your degree, you will study abroad for a semester through ACU’s exchange program at • Look beyond a standard business qualification and pursue a one of over 80 partner institutions around the world. In some dual degree with a truly international outlook. cases, you may undertake an approved international internship • Explore the importance of equity and social justice as key of your choice. concepts to the ACU business approach. Please note there are additional costs and administrative fees • Study abroad as part of your degree and learn to think about associated with the study abroad and internship program. business in a global context. Career path examples: Work in the private and public sectors Course description: By studying this degree, you will have and in global or multinational organisations, accounting, the opportunity to learn about the social, political, cultural, administration, banking, business analysis/development, environmental and economic changes shaping the world, business management, communications, computing, financial combining this knowledge with a semester of study at one management, human resource management, international of over 80 partner institutions around the world. As an business, international marketing, management consultancy, alternative to studying abroad, selected students may have marketing, recruitment and staff development, sales, the opportunity to do an approved internship that provides international business, social enterprise. international work experience. You will also study business administration and gain knowledge in accounting, commercial Further information: For the latest information about this law, finance, marketing, human resource management, course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bbabgs business information systems, international business, and * Campus availability: Students will undertake global studies units at the Strathfield management. Campus and all other units at the North Sydney Campus. Course structure: Completion of 320 credit points (cp), comprised of Bachelor of Business Administration core units (130cp), Peter Faber Business School units (40cp), community engagement (10cp), global studies units (60cp), global study abroad/international internship (40cp), Core Curriculum units (20cp), and global studies electives (20cp). Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Global Studies
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.0 (6.0 W&S, 5.5 L&R) Brisbane Duration: 4 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 60 (min 21W, 18S, 8R & 7L) Melbourne Year fee: A$26,272 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: C (60-64%) North Sydney/ Total fee: A$105,088 PTE: 50 (50 W&S & 42 L&R) Strathfield* Cricos: 074607A CAE: 169 (min 169 W&S, 162 R&L)
Course description: This degree is designed to provide you Please note there are additional costs and administrative fees with an informed international perspective that will be valued associated with the study abroad and internship program. in the global workplace. Throughout this degree, you will have Further information: For the latest information about this the opportunity to learn about the social, political, cultural, course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bcbgs environmental and economic changes that are shaping our * Campus availability: In Sydney, the course is offered over two campuses. Students will world, and combine this knowledge with a period of study undertake global studies units at the Strathfield Campus and commerce units at North at one of over 80 partner institutions around the world. As Sydney Campus. an alternative to studying abroad, selected students may have the opportunity to do an approved internship providing international work experience. Within the Bachelor of Commerce, you will gain essential management skills and have the opportunity to focus on a major area of commerce. You will also undertake one unit of community engagement during your degree and may choose to do professional work experience.
53 Bachelor of International Development Studies
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.0 (6.0 W&S, 5.5 L&R) Melbourne Duration: 3 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 60 (min 21W, 18S, 7L & 8R) Year fee: A$24,104 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: C (60-64%) Total fee: A$72,312 PTE: 50 (50 W&S, 42 L&R) Cricos: 074604D CAE: 169 (min 169 W&S, 162 L&R)
Why study this program? Immersion experience: The Immersion Experience is a • Engag e your humanitarian side and prepare to combat community-based learning module that provides you with poverty, inequality and injustice. hands-on development experience. You will complete an • Undertake an overseas study placement in development immersion experience overseas for a minimum of three or humanitarian work and come face-to-face with the weeks, gaining first-hand knowledge of the challenges facing challenges and opportunities of the developing world. individuals and communities in developing countries. The Immersion Experience is a compulsory component of the third • Put your skills to good use and pursue a career with a year of the degree. development non-government organisation (NGO) or in social entrepreneurship, global outreach, international Please note there are additional costs and administrative fees relations, journalism, travel and tourism. associated with the Immersion Experience. Course description: Make an impact on the global stage Career path examples: Human rights advocacy; social by helping to reduce poverty and empowering marginalised entrepreneurship; fair trade business; eco and responsible people in developing countries. tourism; charity and humanitarian work; private aid distribution; working with NGO, government service or This course will give you the knowledge, critical perspectives, international systems such as United Nations and the World understanding and skills needed for competent, Bank. compassionate, ethical and professional engagement with communities in the developing world. You will gain hands-on Further information: For the latest information about this experience in an international humanitarian or development course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bids program through the compulsory immersion experience unit. Course structure: Completion of 240 credit points (cp), comprised of international development studies (80cp), global studies (40cp), arts minors (40cp), Core Curriculum units (20cp), fieldwork (40cp), quantitative research (10cp), and electives (10cp).
SAMPLE COURSE MAP – BACHELOR OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES Semester 1 Introduction to international Self and community: Exploring human Arts minor unit 1 development studies exploring the anatomy of environments modern society
YEAR 1 YEAR Semester 2 Humanitarian work and aid Global health Environmental sustainability Arts minor unit 2 Semester 1 Peace and conflict Refugees and forced Human rights elective Arts minor unit 3 migration Semester 2 Project management in Australian Indigenous Meaning of life: researching Arts minor unit 4 YEAR 2 YEAR development Peoples: past and present qualitatively Semester 1 Preparation for community- International development global experience* Justice and change in a global based global experience world Semester 2 Development advocacy Community development Working in development People count: global research YEAR 3 YEAR with quantitative methods *The International Development Global Experience includes a three to four week overseas experience in a developing country.
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Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Global Studies
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.0 (6.0 W&S, 5.5 L&R) Brisbane Duration: 4 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 60 (min 21W, 18S, 8R & 7L) Melbourne Year fee: A$24,104 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: C (60-64%) Strathfield Total fee: A$96,416 PTE: 50 (50 W&S & 42 L&R) Cricos: 074608M CAE: 169 (min 169 W&S, 162 R&L)
Course description: Explore questions of knowledge, identity, Further information: For the latest information about this and value, and uncover the meaning and significance of faith. course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/btbgs This double degree provides you with opportunities to engage with the major social, political, cultural, environmental and economic issues of our times. You will learn about different societies and cultures and consider the challenges and opportunities associated with significant global disruption. By adding global studies to your theology degree, you will also expand your world view and gain critical work experience thanks to a study abroad semester or international internship. Please note there are additional costs and administrative fees associated with the study abroad and internship program.
ACU Melbourne You may also be interested in our: Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies (see page 67) Bachelor of Arts (see page 57) Diploma in Liberal Arts (see page 58)
55 Humanities and social sciences
One degree offers many courses of action.
Life is all about exploring your interests and discovering new ones. As an arts, humanities or social sciences student, you’ll be challenged every day to see the world from a new perspective.
MEET OUR INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS Our degrees in arts, humanities and social sciences will give you the tools to confidently step into the job market. You can volunteer at a not-for-profit organisation to build on-the-job skills, or be a part of the Big Idea – a social enterprise competition to provide innovative ideas to help homeless, marginalised and disadvantaged Australians. Some of our students have volunteered or taken placements at: • Museum Victoria • Victorian Department of Parliamentary Services • The Big Issue • City councils
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Bachelor of Arts
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.0 (6.0 W&S, 5.5 L&R) Brisbane Duration: 3 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 60 (min 21W, 18S, 7L & 8R) Melbourne (or 2.5 years full-time qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: C (60-64%) Strathfield accelerated mode). PTE: 50 (50 W&S & 42 L&R) Year fee: A$24,104 CAE: 169 (min 169 W&S, 162 L&R) Total fee: A$72,312 Cricos: 001300B
Why study this program? The Bachelor of Arts Scholars Program: High-achieving • Build broad expertise and specialist skills across business students will be invited to participate in our Bachelor of Arts studies, creative writing, drama, geography, English (literary Scholars Program. The program provides you with a number studies), history, philosophy, politics and international of exciting opportunities, including individual projects in your relations, sociology, study of religions, theology, visual arts, chosen arts and humanities discipline. You will become part and more. of a vibrant research culture at an undergraduate level and • Gain more than just discipline-specific knowledge: develop be well prepared to undertake significant future research at critical thinking skills, become an effective and articulate university and in the workplace. communicator, and commit to ethical practice in your future professional life. Pathways to further study: Students who excel in the • P ursue an international experience through an overseas Bachelor of Arts degree may be able to undertake a fourth year study tour or study abroad program and prepare yourself of study with the Bachelor or Arts (Honours) or undertake for a career that can take you all over the world. further postgraduate study to pursue a career in teaching. Graduate employment opportunities Course description: An ACU arts degree is extremely flexible, Career path examples: so you can design the course around your interests and career are diverse and can depend on your choice of majors or goals. You will explore vital contemporary issues and learn to specialisations. Employers may include government and non- gather and evaluate evidence, think critically, communicate government organisations, media and communications, arts effectively and apply ethical principles in decision making. and cultural organisations, higher education, business sector With us, you’ll get real-world experience through our Big as well as not-for-profit organisations. Roles may include ideas: social enterprise and innovation project or community historian, social scientist or political analyst. engagement placements, international study tours, and study Further information: For the latest information about this abroad opportunities at the ACU Rome Campus or partner course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/ba universities around the world. Course structure: Completion of 240 credit points, comprised of two majors, or one major plus two minors, Core Curriculum units; as well as community engagement placement or Big ideas: social enterprise and innovation project. Accelerate your degree: Take advantage of our new accelerated Bachelor of Arts option, where you can take control of your study and fast-track your degree in 2.5 years. We will provide you with options to study a range of units on campus or overseas during summer and winter breaks, in addition to our regular semester offerings. With our new campus in Rome and exciting opportunities to study in other international locations such as New York, Venice and Pompeii, as well as in Australia, the new accelerated Bachelor of Arts is a smart choice that will broaden your horizons and put you on the path to a fulfilling career. You can also use this degree to become a teacher by going on to complete one of our Master of Teaching degrees.
You may also be interested in our: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (see page 64) Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Global Studies (see page 52) Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce (see page 40) Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (see page 112) Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Arts (see page 81)
57 Bachelor of Arts study options Students in the Bachelor of Arts choose two majors, or one major and two minors and electives. Every subject that is a major can also be studied as a minor. Major: 80 credit points Minor: 40 credit points.
SUBJECT BRISBANE MELBOURNE SYDNEY Business studies Major Major Major1 Communication Minor Minor Minor Computing Minor Creative writing Minor Minor Minor Drama Major Major Major Economics Major Major Education studies Major Major Major English Major Major Major Geography Minor Minor Minor Graphic design Minor Minor Healthy development Minor History Major Major Major International development studies Minor Mathematics Major Major Media Major Music Major Major Philosophy Major Major Major Politics and international relations Major Major1 Psychology2 Major Major Sociology Major Major Major Study of religions Major Major Major Theological studies Major Major Major Visual arts Major Major Major Youth work Minor Note: Visit the ACU website for the updated list of majors and minors. 1. Students are required to attend the North Sydney Campus to complete selected units. 2. 80 credit points psychology major – not an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited sequence. Refer to the Bachelor of Psychological Science or the Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Arts course listings on pages 70 and 71 for the APAC accredited course. Diploma in Liberal Arts
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.0 (5.5 min per band) Brisbane Duration: 1 year Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 60 (min 18W, 16S, 8R & 7L) Melbourne Year fee: A$24,104 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: C (60-64%) Strathfield Total fee: A$24,104 PTE: 50 (42 min per band) Cricos: 0100749 CAE: 169 (min 162 all tests)
Why study this program? Pathways to further study: Upon successful completion of • Choose subjects from 20 different disciplines and create a your diploma, you will be eligible for entry to the Bachelor degree that reflects your personal interests. of Arts, Bachelor of Creative Arts, Bachelor of International • Pursue new knowledge and receive credit towards an ACU Development Studies or the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Global Global Studies. Studies; Bachelor of International Development Studies, Career path examples: The course prepares you for a diverse Bachelor of Creative Arts or pre-service teaching degree. range of careers in areas such as government, industry, • Take the first steps towards a career in government, industry, business, creative arts and further study. journalism, creative arts, and education. Further information: For the latest information about this Course description: The Diploma in Liberal Arts will provide course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/dla you with a flexible one-year introduction to tertiary studies through the completion of 80 credit points from arts units. As a diploma student, you can choose your units from a wide range of arts subjects. Course structure: Completion of 80 credit points (cp), comprised of specified units (20cp), and arts electives (60cp). Note: Electives are subject to campus availability.
58 Information technology
Explore technology. Find humanity.
As a constantly evolving industry, IT offers an exciting future. Shape the way we work, socialise, communicate and entertain.
MEET OUR INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS Tap into our network of local and global industry partners when you study an accredited information technology degree with us. Our Faculty of Law and Business partners with host organisations such as: • Cisco • Capgemini • Practera • Live Melbourne • Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry • NSW Business Chamber • Ozcare • Impact for Women • Brisbane Paralympic Football Program • Reach 4 • Catholic Super • Premium Foods Australia
59 Diploma in Business Information Systems
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.0 (5.5 min per band) North Sydney Duration: 1 year Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 60 (min 18W, 16S, 7L & 8R) Year fee: A$19,520 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: C (60-64%) Total fee: A$19,520 PTE: 50 (42 all bands) Cricos: 063898J CAE: 169 (min 162 all tests)
Why study this program? Course structure: Completion of 80 credit points (cp), • Build a solid foundation in information systems and comprised of core units (20cp) and electives (60cp) take your first step towards the Bachelor of Information Core units: English communication skills; Working with Technology. technology. • De velop a broad understanding of key commercial and business concepts and learn about the role of information Electives: Money matters or Introduction to accounting; systems in supporting business operations. Managing markets; Managing people and organisations; Information technology infrastructure; Fundamentals of • L earn about the changing role of technology and your business information systems; Business data analysis. responsibility to deliver safe, ethical and responsive IT solutions. Pathways to further study: Upon completion of the Diploma in Business Information Systems, you will be eligible for entry Course description: As a diploma student, you will start with credit into the Bachelor of Information Technology and building your knowledge and skills in the field of information Bachelor of Commerce (Informatics major). systems. You will receive learning and development support and will be encouraged to undertake relevant non-discipline Further information: For the latest information about this units to assist with the development of your English language course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/dbis skills.
ACU North Sydney
60 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Information Technology
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.0 (6.0 W&S, 5.5 L&R) Blacktown Duration: 3 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 60 (min 21W, 18S, 7L & 8R) North Sydney Year fee: A$29,080 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: C (60-64%) Total fee: A$87,240 PTE: 50 (50 W&S & 42 L&R) Cricos: 071241F CAE: 169 (169 W&S & 162 L&R)
Why study this program? Community engagement: During your degree, you will • Build capabilities in business studies, information and undertake 35-70 hours of voluntary work with a not-for-profit communication technologies and learn to deliver safe and organisation. ethical business information systems that support effective Accreditation: This degree is accredited by the decision making. Australian Computer Society (ASC). • Become an IT people person with exceptional relationship skills and the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary Career path examples: Applications developer, systems teams. analyst, systems administrator, software architect, database administrator, information systems manager, IT support • Take guidance from an experienced IT mentor who can help technician, systems project manager, programmer, software shape your academic and professional aspirations. engineer, technical and network support professional, web Course description: Studying IT at ACU will prepare you for specialist and developer, IT support technician, systems project a career in a booming industry. You’ll contribute to the way we manager, programmer, software engineer, technical and socialise, work, communicate and entertain ourselves in the network support professional, web specialist and developer. future. Further information: For the latest information about this Course structure: Completion of 240 credit points (cp), course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bit comprised of business specified units (50cp), informatics units (120cp), elective units from any ACU bachelors degree (40cp), community engagement unit (10cp) and Core Curriculum units (20cp).
SAMPLE COURSE MAP - BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Semester 1 Managing people and Money matters Managing markets Working with technology organisations Semester 2 Fundamentals of information Programming concepts Systems analysis and design Self and community: exploring YEAR 1 YEAR technology the anatomy of modern society Semester 1 Application development Data and information Business process modelling Elective 1 management Semester 2 Advanced application Community engagement: Business analysis Elective 2
YEAR 2 YEAR development building strengths and capabilities Semester 1 Information technology Information systems strategy Elective 3 Justice and change in a global project part A and management world Semester 2 Elective 4 Information systems security Information technology Working with diversity and
YEAR 3 YEAR project part B conflict or Professional experience
Bachelor of Information Technology/ Bachelor of Business Administration
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.0 (6.0 W&S, 5.5 L&R) North Sydney Duration: 4 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 60 (min 21W, 18S, 7L & 8R) Year fee: A$29,080 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: C (60-64%) Total fee: A$116,320 PTE: 50 (50 W&S & 42 L&R) Cricos: 082139B CAE: 169 (169 W&S & 162 L&R)
Course description: In our global, competitive world, a Accreditation: This degree is accredited by the comprehensive knowledge of business is more useful than ever. Australian Computer Society (ASC). Combine it with cutting-edge knowledge in IT and you’ve got Further information: For the latest information about this all the options you need. course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bitbba You may also be interested in our: Bachelor of Commerce with Informatics major (see page 42)
61 Master of Information Technology
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July (i) Equivalent of an Australian bachelors IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) North Sydney Duration: 2 years degree in any discipline, or (ii) a graduate iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) Year fee: A$32,000 certificate in a related discipline. ACU: B (65-74%) Total fee: A$64,000 If you hold the equivalent of an Australian PTE: 58 (50 min per band) Cricos: 079874G bachelors degree in a related discipline you CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests) will be eligible for up to four units of credit.
Why study this program? Core units: Corporate governance and risk management; • Develop advanced skills in business systems design and Fundamentals of information technology; Systems analysis analysis using contemporary technologies. and design; Data and information management; Application • Gain a fully accredited qualification which is highly regarded development; Programming concepts; Business process by industry. modelling; Information systems: strategy and management; Enterprise architecture; Research methods; Advanced • Take a human-centred approach to your work that considers application development; Business analysis; Information the ethical, legal and social issues that shape the IT sector. systems security; Management of change. Course description: This course will assist you to develop the Information technology project units: Masters project communication skills, critical thinking abilities and technical part A; Masters project part B. competencies required for a successful information and Accreditation: This degree is accredited by the communications technology (ICT) career. Australian Computer Society (ACS). You will learn to apply appropriate technologies in the analysis and design of business systems. Career path examples: IT consulting and project management, IT training and education, network Importantly, you will learn specific ICT skills and develop a management, business systems analysis, database comprehensive understanding of the strategic significance of administration, information systems management, software computer-based information systems in driving competitive engineering, technical and network support. strategies and organisational change. The generic skills and foundational knowledge in ICT that this program provides Further information: For the latest information about this will give you the flexibility required to develop your career in a course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/mit rapidly changing systems environment. Course structure: Completion of 160 credit points (cp), comprised of specified units (140cp) and masters project units (20cp).
“My university experience was one of the best things. I came across wonderful people and most of all an atmosphere which always welcomed me with open arms, recognised hard work and gave me a quality education.”
Sayan (Nepal) Information technology student
62 Law
Embrace law to fight injustice.
Our law degrees open the door to a career helping others live in a safe, just and free society. By studying law with us, you'll gain the skills you need to make an impact.
MEET OUR INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS Study law at ACU and put your legal skills into practice to make a difference even before you graduate. Our law students have contributed many thousands of hours of pro bono work with firms and community legal services to represent those who are marginalised or disadvantaged. Our students have completed their pro bono placements with organisations such as: • Reprieve Australia (now Capital Punishment Justice Project) • Salvos Legal Humanitarian • Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) • Edmund Rice International • Toongabbie Legal Centre • JobWatch • Community legal centres in Victoria, New South Wales and other states and territories • Pro bono divisions of large city law firms
63 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.0 (6.5 min per band) Brisbane Duration: 5 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 94 (24W, 20S&L & 19R) Melbourne Year fee: A$30,600 qualifications on pages 138-141). CAE: 185 (min 176 all tests) North Sydney/ Total fee: A$153,000 Strathfield* Cricos: 079428G
Course description: Become a lawyer who stands up for * Campus availability: In Sydney, the course is offered over two campuses. Students will undertake law units at North Sydney Campus and all other units at Strathfield people in need and causes that matter. By combining law Campus. with an arts degree, you can explore other areas of interest and perfect your research skills. Further information: For the latest information about this course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/babl Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Laws
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.0 (6.5 min per band) Brisbane Duration: 5 years Certificate, including mathematics (see table iBT: 94 (24W, 20S&L & 19R) Melbourne Year fee: A$30,600 of recognised high school qualifications on CAE: 185 (min 176 all tests) North Sydney Total fee: A$153,000 pages 138-141). Cricos: 088053D
Course description: By combining law and biomedical Further information: For the latest information about this science, you will be uniquely positioned to apply legal course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bbsbl knowledge to health-related issues. Take a legal career path or explore the pharmaceutical and medical technology industries. Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Laws
Academic requirements English requirements Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.0 (6.5 min per band) Brisbane Duration: 5 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 94 (24W, 20S&L & 19R) Melbourne Year fee: A$30,600 qualifications on pages 138-141). CAE: 185 (min 176 all tests) North Sydney Total fee: A$153,000 Cricos: 079430C
Course description: In our global, competitive world, a Further information: For the latest information about this comprehensive knowledge of business is more useful than ever. course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bbabl Combine it with our law degree and you’ve got all the options you need.
ACU North Sydney
64 LAW
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws
Academic requirements English requirements Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.0 (6.5 min per band) Blacktown Duration: 5 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 94 (24W, 20S&L & 19R) Brisbane Year fee: A$30,600 qualifications on pages 138-141). CAE: 185 (min 176 all tests) Melbourne Total fee: A$153,000 North Sydney Cricos: 079432A
Course description: Our commerce degree can be tailored Further information: For the latest information about this to your career aspirations. With a range of subjects on offer, course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bcbl from accounting to marketing and finance, it will open up career opportunities in every area of business. Our law degree is focused on making a strong and positive contribution to our communities. Together, they provide a world of opportunities. Bachelor of Laws
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.0 (6.5 min per band) Blacktown Duration: 4 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 94 (24W, 20S&L & 19R) Brisbane Year fee: A$30,600 qualifications on pages 138-141). CAE: 185 (min 176 all tests) Melbourne Total fee: A$122,400 North Sydney Cricos: 079438F
Why study this program? Professional experience: You will complete up to 80 hours of • Study an internationalised law curriculum that reflects the pro-bono community legal engagement during the course. global nature of the legal sector and of your future legal Accreditation: The course has been approved for admission to career. practise law in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. • Use your electives to build specialist legal skills in areas that matter to you, such as family, environmental, taxation and Pathways for further study: Students who have completed employment law. 120 credit points of law units with a grade point average of 5.75 and above may apply to complete an honours degree. • Commit to extensive pro-bono placements in legal, community and social justice agencies and use the law to Career path examples: Private practice as a solicitor or give a voice to those in need. barrister; legal officer in the public sector; employment in a community legal centre; legal policy advisor; in-house counsel Course description: Become a lawyer who stands up for for corporations, regulatory authorities, trade unions and people in need and causes that matter. Our focus is on making NGOs. a strong and positive contribution to our communities, and you will put it all into practice with pro-bono work. Further information: For the latest information about this course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bl Course structure: Completion of 320 credit points (cp), comprised of law compulsory units (180cp), law elective units (90cp), general elective units (20cp), pro bono community legal engagement unit (10cp), and Core Curriculum units (20cp).
SAMPLE COURSE MAP - BACHELOR OF LAWS Semester 1 Foundations of law and legal Contract law Criminal law and procedure General elective 1 research Semester 2 Introduction to Australian public Commercial law Self and community: exploring General elective 2 YEAR 1 YEAR law the anatomy of modern society Semester 1 Torts Property Statutory interpretation Law elective 1 Semester 2 Business organisations Land law Civil procedure and alternative Law elective 2
YEAR 2 YEAR dispute resolution Semester 1 Evidence Legal ethics and professional Community legal engagement Law elective 3 responsibility Semester 2 Constitutional law Equity and trusts Justice and change in a Legal theory global world YEAR 3 YEAR Pro-bono placement: 80 hours Semester 1 International law Administrative law Law elective 4 Law elective 5 Semester 2 Law elective 6 Law elective 7 Law elective 8 Law elective 9 YEAR 4 YEAR
65 Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
Academic requirements: English requirements Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian bachelors degree IELTS: 7.0 (6.5 min per band) Brisbane Duration: 3 years in any discipline. iBT: 94 (24W, 20S&L & 19R) Melbourne Year fee: A$30,600 CAE: 185 (min 176 all tests) North Sydney Total fee: A$91,800 Cricos: 079434K
Why study this program? Professional experience: You will complete up to 80 hours of • Add an internationalised legal qualification to your existing pro-bono experience during the course. undergraduate degree and prepare for a legal career that can Accreditation: The course has been approved for admission to take you all over the world. practise law in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. • Undertake pro-bono work experience placements and engage with real-world organisations that use the law to Pathways for further study: Students who have completed promote principles of social justice. 120 credit points of law units with a grade point average of 5.75 and above may apply to complete an honours degree. • Gain the skills you need for work in private practice, for legal roles in the public and private sectors, or for career Career path examples: Private practice as a solicitor or opportunities in your field of undergraduate study where barrister; legal officer in the public sector; employment in a your legal qualifications will be valued. community legal centre; legal policy advisor; in-house counsel for corporations, regulatory authorities, trade unions and Course description: If you already have an undergraduate NGOs. degree and you want to become a lawyer, this program is for you. Our focus is on making a strong and positive contribution Further information: For the latest information about this to our communities, and you will put it all into practice with course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/blge pro-bono work. Course structure: Completion of 240 credit points (cp), comprised of law specified units (180cp), law elective units (50cp), and a community legal engagement: pro bono unit (10cp).
SAMPLE COURSE MAP – BACHELOR OF LAWS (GRADUATE ENTRY) Semester 1 Foundations of law and legal Contract law Criminal law and procedure Torts research Semester 2 Introduction to Australian public Commercial law Business organisations Law elective YEAR 1 YEAR law Semester 1 Statutory interpretation Property Evidence Law elective Semester 2 Civil procedure and alternative Land law Constitutional law Equity and trusts
YEAR 2 YEAR dispute resolution Semester 1 Administrative law International law Legal ethics and professional Legal theory responsibility
YEAR 3 YEAR Semester 2 Law elective Law elective Law elective Community legal engagement
ACU North Sydney
66 LAW
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.0 (6.5 min per band) Brisbane Duration: 5 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 94 (24W, 20S&L & 19R) Melbourne Year fee: A$30,600 qualifications on pages 138-141). CAE: 185 (min 176 all tests) North Sydney/ Total fee: A$153,000 Strathfield* Cricos: 079436G
Course description: Become a lawyer who stands up for Further information: For the latest information about this people in need and causes that matter. This double degree course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/blbgs provides you with opportunities to engage with the major * Campus availability: In Sydney, the course is offered over two campuses. Students will undertake law units at North Sydney Campus and all other units at Strathfield social, political, cultural, environmental and economic issues of Campus. our times. You will learn about different societies and cultures, and consider the challenges and opportunities associated with significant global disruption. By adding global studies, you will broaden your world view and gain critical work experience thanks to a study abroad semester or international internship. Bachelor of Philosophy/Bachelor of Laws
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.0 (6.5 min per band) Brisbane Duration: 5 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 94 (24W, 20S&L & 19R) Melbourne Year fee: A$30,600 qualifications on pages 138-141). CAE: 185 (min 176 all tests) North Sydney/ Total fee: A$153,000 Strathfield* Cricos: 099393D
Course description: Become a lawyer who stands up for Further information: For the latest information about this people in need, and causes that matter. By combining law with course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bpbl philosophy, you’ll gain a keen insight into the broader context * Campus availability: In Sydney, the course is offered over two campuses. Students in which the law operates. will undertake law units at North Sydney Campus and all other units at Strathfield Campus. Accreditation: The course includes the compulsory law units necessary for accreditation to the legal profession in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.0 (7.0 min per band) Melbourne Duration: 5 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 94 (24W, 20S&L & 19R) North Sydney/ Year fee: A$30,600 qualifications on pages 138-141). CAE: 185 (min 185 all tests) Strathfield* Total fee: A$153,000 Cricos: 089312D
Course description: Law and psychology intersect at every Further information: For the latest information about this turn, and are united by their interest in human behaviour. course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bpsbl Combining law with a psychology degree will give you * Campus availability: In Sydney, the course is offered over two campuses. Students a unique skill set, and open up a world of professional will undertake law units at North Sydney Campus and all other units at Strathfield Campus. opportunities. Accreditation: This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Upon completion of an APAC-accredited undergraduate degree, students who go on to complete either the honours or Graduate Diploma in Psychology will be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the PsyBA. Please note that after completion of an APAC-accredited undergraduate degree, a further minimum of three years of education and training in psychology are required to register as a psychologist in Australia.
67 Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Laws
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.0 (6.5 min per band) Brisbane Duration: 5 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 94 (24W, 20S&L & 19R) Melbourne Year fee: A$30,600 qualifications on pages 138-141). CAE: 185 (min 176 all tests) North Sydney/ Total fee: A$153,000 Strathfield* Cricos: 079440A
Course description: Theology is fuel for an inquisitive mind, * Campus availability: In Sydney, the course is offered over two campuses. Students will undertake law units at North Sydney Campus and all other units at Strathfield and lawyers are inquisitive by nature. By combining law with Campus. a theology degree you will be equipped to stand up for people in need and causes that matter. Further information: For the latest information about this course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/btbl
ACU North Sydney
68 Nursing
Caring for others gives more than it takes.
Your career in nursing means a career helping others. You will have the knowledge, skills and attitude to improve people’s wellbeing. And be there to provide vital care when they need it most.
MEET OUR INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS Go beyond the classroom with workplace integrated learning. Our nursing, midwifery and paramedicine students gain many hours of experience in relevant settings by the time they graduate. Our nursing students have taken placements with organisations such as: • Public hospitals • Private hospitals • Disability services • Rehabilitation services • Specialist centres • Community health • Residential aged care facilities • Private practice • Local and state government health departments • Not-for-profit organisations • Mental health services • Rural health services
69 Bachelor of Nursing
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.0 (7.0 min per band) Ballarat Duration: 3 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 94 (min 24R, 27W, 24L, 23S) Brisbane Year fee: A$29,520 qualifications on pages 138-141). PTE: 65 (65 min per band) Canberra Total fee: A$88,560 Note: This course is subject to a strict enrolment quota. Melbourne Cricos: 001293G North Sydney
Why study this program? Clinical placements: During your degree, you will undertake • J oin the ultimate caring profession with a degree from at least 800 hours of clinical practice experience in a wide Australia’s leading provider of graduate nurses. range of health care facilities. Please note that there are certain • Combine face-to-face teaching with online study and requirements for students to be able to undertake clinical extensive practical placements and see your theoretical placements. learning transform into hands-on nursing care. Pathways to further study: The Bachelor of Nursing • Prepare for a highly flexible career as a nursing leader – work (Honours) is an additional year of study (fourth year) on top of full-time or part-time, in Australia or overseas, within a huge the three-year Bachelor of Nursing. It is designed to give you range of specialist nursing disciplines. relevant research training enabling you to make a contribution to scholarship and evidence-based nursing practice. Course description: ACU graduate nurses are held in high regard for their clinical skills, quick thinking, and compassion. To be eligible to apply for admission to the honours degree, As the largest provider of graduate nurses in Australia, we’re you must have completed a Bachelor of Nursing and attained a connected to an extensive range of hospitals and health GPA of 5.5 on the ACU seven-point scale in that degree. care partners, giving you the best opportunities for industry As a graduate of the honours degree, you may be eligible placements and future employment. If you’re after an overseas to progress to a variety of postgraduate research degrees in experience, we also work with care facilities in a number of nursing or a Doctor of Philosophy. developed and developing countries. Career path examples: Medical or surgical nursing, aged Course structure: Completion of 240 credit points (cp), care, community-based care, mental health nursing, paediatric comprised of inter-disciplinary learning units (60cp), nursing nursing. With further study you can become a clinical nurse theory units (100cp), clinical nursing practice units (60cp), and specialist in a range of specialties including critical care, mental Core Curriculum units (20cp). health, paediatrics, emergency and operating suite. Accreditation: This course is accredited by the Australian Further information: For the latest information about this Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council. course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bn Upon graduation, you may be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Please refer to the Registration Standards for Nursing and Midwifery on the AHPRA website: ahpra.gov.au
SAMPLE COURSE MAP – BACHELOR OF NURSING Semester 1 Indigenous health and culture Evidence for practice Transition into nursing Integrating practice 1: assessment in health Semester 2 Human biological science 1 Self and community: The person, health and Integrating practice 2
YEAR 1 YEAR exploring the anatomy of wellbeing modern society Semester 1 Human biological science 2 Principles of nursing: mental Principles of nursing: surgical Integrating practice 3 health Semester 2 Principles of nursing: medical Principles of nursing: contexts Health care ethics Integrating practice 4 YEAR 2 YEAR of ageing Semester 1 Justice and change in a global Building healthy communities Principles of nursing: chronic Integrating practice 5 world illness and disability Semester 2 Principles of nursing: Clinical leadership Transition to professional Integrating practice 6 YEAR 3 YEAR a palliative approach nursing
Please note that minimum English language proficiency requirements for this course are changing from 2021. Please check our website for updates.
70 NURSING
Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses)
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February Applicants must have completed an approved IELTS: 7.0 (7.0 min per band) Ballarat Duration: 2 years and accredited Australian Diploma of iBT: 94 (min 24R, 27W, 24L, 23S) Brisbane Year fee: A$29,520 Nursing (Enrolled Nursing) and hold current PTE: 65 (65 min per band) Canberra Total fee: A$59,040 registration as an enrolled nurse with the Melbourne Cricos: 086187F Australian Health Practitioner Regulation North Sydney Agency (AHPRA). Note: This course is subject to a strict enrolment quota.
Why study this program? Professional experience: You will undertake at least 680 • Join the ultimate caring profession with a degree from hours of clinical placements in hospitals and community Australia’s leading provider of graduate nurses. facilities. • Engage with extensive practical experience that brings you Accreditation: This course is accredited by ANMAC. face-to-face with real patients thanks to ACU’s partnership with a range of health care providers. Upon graduation, you may be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). • Embark on a career path that offers in-built flexibility – work Please refer to the Registration Standards for Nursing and full-time or part-time, in Australia or overseas, within a huge Midwifery on the AHPRA website: ahpra.gov.au range of specialist nursing disciplines. Pathways to further study: An honours year is available to Course description: If you are a diploma-qualified nurse meritorious students who meet the admission requirements with an Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation for the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours). Council (ANMAC)-approved Diploma in Nursing, and would like to boost your qualifications with a bachelor degree, this The Faculty of Health Sciences offers a suite of postgraduate program is for you. ACU graduate nurses are held in high coursework degrees and research degrees in nursing. regard for their clinical skills, quick thinking, and compassion. Specialities include leadership and management in health care We’re connected to an extensive range of hospitals and health and the health administration. care partners giving you the best opportunities for industry Career path examples: Aged care nursing, community-based placements and future employment. care, disability nursing, mental health nursing, paediatric Course structure: Completion of 160 credit points (cp), nursing. comprised of inter-professional learning units (30cp), nursing Further information: For the latest information about this theory units (80cp), clinical nursing practice units (40cp) and course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bnen Core Curriculum units (10cp).
SAMPLE COURSE MAP – BACHELOR OF NURSING (ENROLLED NURSES) Semester 1 Human biological science 2 Evidence for practice Principles of nursing: surgical Integrating practice 3 Semester 2 Justice and change in a global Health care ethics Principles of nursing: medical Integrating practice 4
YEAR 1 YEAR world Semester 1 Principles of nursing: mental Building healthy communities Principles of nursing: chronic Integrating practice 5 health illness and disability Semester 2 Principles of nursing: Clinical leadership Transition to professional Integrating practice 6 YEAR 2 YEAR a palliative approach nursing Please note that minimum English language proficiency requirements for this course are changing from 2021. Please check our website for updates.
Bachelor of Nursing/ Bachelor of Business Administration
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.0 (7.0 min per band) Brisbane Duration: 4.5 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 94 (min 24R, 27W, 24L, 23S) Melbourne Year fee: A$29,520 qualifications on pages 138-141). PTE: 65 (65 min per band) North Sydney Total fee: A$132,840 Note: This course is subject to an enrolment quota. Cricos: 074588K
Course description: ACU graduate nurses are held in high Further information: For the latest information about this regard for their clinical skills, quick thinking, and compassion. course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bnbba ACU business administrators know how to manage people as well as numbers. Combine the two and you will be well equipped to meet evolving business management expectations in the health industry.
71 Ranked 18 IN THE WORLD FOR NURSING (Academic Ranking of World Universities, Subject Rankings 2020)
“I definitely wanted to be trained by the best, therefore it had to be ACU. ACU is a place where you’ll be assured a holistic approach to learning as it encompasses not only the academic and professional life of students, but includes their spiritual welfare.”
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72 Nutrition and biomedical science
Passion for science. Compassion for people.
When you are a scientist, you are a pioneer of change and discovery. You might explore new ways of curing or treating disease, research new medical techniques, or contribute towards a healthier society.
MEET OUR INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS Study nutrition and biomedical science at ACU for hands-on experience that prepares you for the real world in your chosen field. You’ll put theory into practice with extensive lab experience and workplace learning opportunities alongside qualified scientists. Our nutrition and biomedical science students have taken placements with organisations such as: • Mater Research Institute • Medical Engineering Research Facility • Institute of Urban Indigenous Health • St Vincent's Institute of Medical Research • Alcohol and Drug Foundation • Microba Life Sciences Ltd • Translation Research Institute • The Children's Hospital at Westmead • MS Research Australia • Mount Annan Pharmacy • Hudson Institute of Medical Research • Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
73 Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) Brisbane Duration: 3 years Certificate, including studies in mathematics iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) Melbourne Year fee: A$24,336 (see table of recognised high school ACU: B (65-74%) North Sydney Total fee: A$73,008 qualifications on pages 138-141). PTE: 58 (50 min per band) Cricos: 084789G CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests)
Why study this program? Medical Technology Industry Stream: This stream would suit • C hange lives through science with a degree that’s focused on you if you wish to work in the industry in an education, sales, the study of disease, its causes and treatment. marketing, advocacy, regulatory role or similar. • Develop a sound theoretical base in biology, gain extensive Communication Stream: This stream would suit you if you lab experience and experience life as a scientist through our are wanting to work in medical/science journalism, patient workplace learning opportunities. advocacy, consumer health forum work, or developing • Emerge as an ethical, conscientious practitioner and get consumer programs with a health focus. ready to use your expertise to advance the common good. Professional experience: You will complete 185 hours of Course description: Find the human body fascinating? professional experience comprised of 80 hours of community Then biomedical science is for you. You will learn about the engagement in an organisation supporting disadvantaged cause, nature, progression, and consequences of diseases, individuals or families experiencing socially-determined health understand how they are diagnosed, and explore research issues, plus 105 hours of industry immersion. aimed at their prevention and treatment. You’ll also gain Pathways to further study: The honours degree is an laboratory experience in areas such as chemistry, biochemistry, additional year of study (fourth year) on top of the three- cell biology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, applied year Bachelor of Biomedical Science. To be eligible to apply pharmacology, genetics, microbiology and immunology. for admission to the honours degree, you must complete a As well as offering a physiological pharmacology major Bachelor of Biomedical Science with a GPA of 5.5 on the on all campuses, students can choose between physiology ACU seven-point scale in that degree. As a graduate of the and pharmacology minors; and in Sydney and Melbourne, honours degree, you may be eligible to progress to a variety nutrition and chemistry minors. of postgraduate research degrees in science or a Doctor of Course structure: Completion of 240 credit points (cp), Philosophy. comprised of specified units (160cp), community engagement Career path examples: Medical laboratory scientist, research (10cp), Core Curriculum units (20cp), and electives (60cp). assistant, consultant, scientific officer, scientific journalist, Specialty Streams: Students have the option of specialising technical officer, laboratory assistant, pathway to postgraduate in one of the following streams from year two of the course. research focused on the prevention or treatment of disease. Further information, including campus availability of streams, Further information: For the latest information about this will be made available to students during their first year of course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bbs study. Pharmaceutical Industry Stream: This stream would suit you if you wish to work in regulation, sales, marketing, or education about drugs. It is not a pharmacy degree, nor a precursor for a pharmacy degree.
SAMPLE COURSE MAP – BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Semester 1 Foundations of chemistry Cells and tissues: the fabric The human body Numerical reasoning of life Semester 2 Physical and organic Introductory biostatistics Human body in health and Research design and ethics YEAR 1 YEAR chemistry disease 1 Semester 1 Self and community: Human body in health and Human genetics Biochemistry exploring the anatomy of disease 2 modern society
YEAR 2 YEAR Semester 2 Pharmacology Introduction to neuroscience Communicating ideas in Microbiology and science immunology Semester 1 Justice and change in a global Industry immersion Elective Elective world Semester 2 Community engagement Exploring problems and Elective Elective YEAR 3 YEAR ethical issues in human health
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Bachelor of Biomedical Science/ Bachelor of Applied Public Health
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) Melbourne Duration: 4 years Certificate, including studies in mathematics iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) Year fee: A$24,336 and English (see table of recognised high ACU: B (65-74%) Total fee: A$97,344 school qualifications on pages 138-141). PTE: 58 (50 min per band) Cricos: 088051F CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests)
Course description: In our biomedical science degree, you will Further information: For the latest information about this study chemistry and biology to understand how the human course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bbsbaph body works and learn how to diagnose and treat disease. In our applied public health degree, you will look at applying that knowledge to improve systems and services. Combine the two and you will be helping to prevent disease, prolong life, and promote health and wellbeing in individuals and populations around the world. Bachelor of Biomedical Science/ Bachelor of Business Administration
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) Brisbane Duration: 4 years Certificate, including studies in mathematics iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) Melbourne Year fee: A$26,792 and English (see table of recognised high ACU: B (65-74%) North Sydney Total fee: A$107,168 school qualifications on pages 138-141). PTE: 58 (50 min per band) Cricos: 088052E CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests)
Course description: As a biomedical scientist, you will learn Further information: For the latest information about this about how the human body works, and ways to diagnose course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bbsbba and treat disease. Combine your love of science with comprehensive, real-world knowledge of business and skills in managing people, and you’ve got business career options in a scientific industry.
ACU North Sydney You may also be interested in our: Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Laws (see page 64) Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science/ Bachelor of Nutrition Science (see page 97)
75 Bachelor of Nutrition Science
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) Blacktown Duration: 3 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) Melbourne Year fee: A$24,336 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: B (65-74%) North Sydney Total fee: A$73,008 PTE: 58 (50 min per band) Cricos: 094690B CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests)
Why study this program? Professional experience: Compulsory community • Become an exceptional science communicator who can help engagement and an optional 50 – 140 hours of work individuals and communities make better food choices. placement. • Study general health care principles and chronic disease Accreditation: Graduates of this degree will be eligible to management, and get acquainted with niche areas of health apply for registration as a Nutritionist with the Nutrition care need in which good nutrition can make a lasting Society of Australian (NSA). difference. Pathways to further study: The honours degree is an • Graduate ready to work in a wide range of nutrition-related additional year of study (fourth year) on top of the three roles or pursue postgraduate studies in dietetics. year Bachelor of Nutrition Science. To be eligible to apply Course description: As a nutritionist you will create for admission to the honours degree, you must complete a opportunities for people to learn about food and nutrition, Bachelor of Nutrition Science with a GPA of 5.5 on the ACU design food products to support a healthy diet, influence food seven-point scale in that degree. As a graduate, you may systems to foster sustainability, and advocate for a safe and apply for admission to postgraduate studies in nutrition and equitable food supply across the globe. You will understand the dietetics, postgraduate studies in high performance sport, science behind food and nutrition including human physiology one-year honours courses, in preparation for higher degree and biochemistry, and food and culinary nutrition science. The research, and further study in other allied health professions focus on the role of food and nutrition in health promotion including public health. and disease prevention for individuals,communities and Career path examples: Work in food and nutrition education populations, particularly in at-risk groups, will prepare you for or communication; nutrition research; local, national and work in the emerging areas of the industry. international government and non-government health, public Course structure: Completion of 240 credit points (cp), health and policy; food industry, food science, food safety and comprised of specified units (200cp), Core Curriculum units regulation, and sports nutrition. (20cp), and elective units (20cp). Further information: For the latest information about this course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bns
SAMPLE COURSE MAP - BACHELOR OF NUTRITION SCIENCE Semester 1 Foundations of chemistry Cells and tissues Introduction to nutrition Foundations of health promotion Semester 2 Organic and food chemistry Human body in health and Culinary nutrition science Self and community: exploring YEAR 1 YEAR disease 1 the anatomy of modern society Semester 1 Biochemistry Human body in health and Lifespan nutrition Indigenous health and culture disease 2 Semester 2 Advanced metabolic Nutritional physiology Elective Epidemiology YEAR 2 YEAR biochemistry Semester 1 Diet, health and disease Food science in practice Elective Public health research methods Semester 2 Community and public health Food product design and Elective Justice and change in a global YEAR 3 YEAR nutrition development world
Bachelor of Nutrition Science/ Bachelor of Business Administration
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) Melbourne Duration: 4 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) North Sydney Year fee: A$29,080 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: B (65-74%) Total fee: A$116,320 PTE: 58 (50 W&S & 50 L&R) Cricos: 095926A CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests)
Course description: In our nutrition science degree, you course will give you a comprehensive knowledge of business. will learn the science behind food and nutrition, nutrition Together, they provide a world of opportunities. throughout life, and the role of food and nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention for individuals, Further information: For the latest information about this communities and populations. Our business administration course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bnsbba
76 Philosophy
Want better answers? Ask bigger questions.
Philosophy is both an ancient tradition of thought, and a cutting-edge, contemporary discipline that provides you with the skills to think deeply and beyond the ‘taken for granted’. It’s transformative for every life and every profession. So start a conversation, challenge your thinking, and ask the big questions.
MEET OUR INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS Our Faculty of Theology and Philosophy works closely with partners around Australia and the world. You’ll even have the opportunity to study in some of the world’s most fascinating places during a study tour or semester exchange. Our theology and philosophy partners include: • Catholic Education Melbourne • Archdiocese of Brisbane • Diocese of Cairns • Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle • Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta • Council for Australian Catholic Women
77 Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Philosophy
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.0 (6.0 W&S, 5.5 L&R) Brisbane Duration: 4 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 60 (min 21W, 18S, 7L & 8R) Melbourne Year fee: A$23,400 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: C (60-64%) Strathfield Total fee: A$93,600 PTE: 50 (50 W&S & 42 R&L) Cricos: 089311E CAE: 169 (169 W&S & 162 L&R)
Why study this program? Course structure: Completion of 320 credit points (cp), • A sk the big questions and seek the big answers with a degree comprised of theology specified units (140cp), a philosophy that delivers both contemporary and historical perspectives major (80cp), electives (70cp), university Core Curriculum on faith, religion and philosophy. units (20cp), and Christian community engagement unit • Build a range of practical skills that will help you apply your (10cp). learning in the real world – analyse, reflect, engage, write Electives can be selected from theology, philosophy or liberal and research. arts. • De velop the knowledge and highly transferable skill set that Career path examples: Theology/philosophy lecturer, will help you to stand out in your career. researcher or academic; teacher or curriculum designer (with further study); journalist or writer; chaplain; minister Course description: Combining the study of theology and of religion; youth minister; counsellor, social worker or philosophy isn’t just intellectually rewarding, it’s also culturally psychologist (with further study); pastoral associate or lay enriching, socially valuable and will give you skills prized by minister; community worker/advocate; ethics consultant to employers. You will explore the foundations of the modern businesses; bioethics or health care ethics consultant; public world and the nature of thought, existence and belief systems. policy advisor; diplomatic or consular officer. This will enhance your ability to engage with and respond to the challenges faced by today’s societies, governments and Further information: For the latest information about this organisations. If you’re interested in an overseas experience, course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/btbp you can study at our Rome Campus, at one of our partner universities around the world, or on a study tour to Israel.
ACU Brisbane You may also be interested in our: Bachelor of Philosophy/Bachelor of Laws (see page 67)
78 Psychology
Making sense of the world makes a world of sense.
As a psychologist, you will empower others to improve their lives. And gain the skills to make a real difference to individuals and the community.
MEET OUR INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS During your psychology degree, you’ll volunteer in an applied setting as part of your community engagement experience. This will enable you to reflect on your own knowledge and skills, collaborate with others, and work with people from diverse backgrounds including those who have experienced disadvantage. Students have taken placements with organisations such as: • Social organisations • Health organisations • Educational organisations • Welfare organisations
Note: Our Psychology degrees are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Upon completion of an APAC accredited undergraduate degree, students who go on to complete either the honours or Graduate Diploma in Psychology will be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the PsyBA. Please note that after completion of an APAC accredited undergraduate degree, a further minimum of three years education and training in psychology is required to register as a psychologist in Australia.
79 Bachelor of Psychological Science
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.0 (7.0 min per band) Melbourne Duration: 3 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 94 (min 27W, 23S, 24L&R) Strathfield Year fee: A$24,336 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: A (75-100%) Total fee: A$73,008 PTE: 65 (65 min per band) Cricos: 078173A CAE: 185 (min 185 all tests)
Why study this program? Accreditation: This degree is accredited by the Australian • Study the science of the human mind and behaviour and Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). See page 79. take your first steps towards professional psychology Pathways to further study (honours degree): High-achieving accreditation. graduates from this program may be eligible to apply for • M ake meaningful contributions to improving the outcomes fourth-year studies in psychology (honours degree in of clients, customers, colleagues and collaborators in a psychological science). ACU also offers accredited postgraduate diverse range of settings. psychology programs in the area of clinical psychology and in educational and developmental psychology, which provide • P ursue a career in psychology (with further study), or take pathways to professional registration (see page 82). on people-centric roles in counselling, child development, community work and human services. Career path examples: Welfare support officer, deployment consultant, child care worker, career counsellor, research Course description: Explore how the mind works and why assistant, case worker, juvenile justice officer, drug and alcohol people behave the way they do, and acquire an advanced counsellor, advertising agent. understanding of human behaviour. Our degree includes a focus on Indigenous and multicultural issues to reflect Further information: For the latest information about this Australian society today. course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bps Course structure: Completion of 240 credit points (cp), comprised of psychology specified units (140cp), philosophy specified unit (10cp), minor units (40cp), psychology community engagement unit (10cp), elective units (20cp, including at least one psychology elective) and Core Curriculum units (20cp).
SAMPLE COURSE MAP - BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE Semester 1 Philosophy: the big questions Foundations of psychology Psychological practice: theory Minor 1 and techniques Semester 2 Applications of psychology Research design and Self and community: Exploring Minor 2 YEAR 1 YEAR statistics 1 the anatomy of modern society Semester 1 Lifespan development Research design and Individual differences Minor 3 statistics 2 Semester 2 Learning and behaviour Abnormal psychology General elective or Minor 4 YEAR 2 YEAR Psychology elective* Semester 1 Brain and behaviour Research design and Psychological services Social psychology statistics 3 experience Semester 2 Cognitive psychology Justice and change in a global Psychological assessment General elective or Psychology YEAR 3 YEAR world elective* * Students must take at least one psychology elective.
You may also be interested in our: Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws (see page 67) Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) (see page 82)
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Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Arts
Academic requirements English requirements Campus: Entry: February Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.0 (7.0 min per band) Melbourne Duration: 4 years Certificate, including studies in mathematics iBT: 94 (min 27W, 23S, 24L&R) Strathfield Year fee: A$24,336 (see table of recognised high school ACU: A (75-100%) Total fee: A$97,344 qualifications on pages 138-141). PTE: 65 (65 min per band) Cricos: 098379K CAE: 185 (min 185 all tests)
Course description: Our psychological science courses Accreditation: This degree is accredited by the Australian explores how the mind works and why people behave the Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). See page 79. way they do. Our arts degree is about learning to gather and evaluate evidence, think critically, and apply ethical principles Further information: For the latest information about this in decision making. Combine the two degrees and you will be course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bpsba well equipped to help people address issues and challenges in their lives. Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Commerce
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.0 (7.0 min per band) Melbourne Duration: 4 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 94 (min 27W, 23S, 24L&R) Strathfield Year fee: A$26,788 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: A (75-100%) Total fee: A$107,152 PTE: 65 (65 min per band) Cricos: 098380F CAE: 185 (min 185 all tests)
Course description: Our psychological science course explores Accreditation: This degree is accredited by the Australian how the mind works and why people behave the way they do. Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). See page 79. Our commerce degree can be tailored to your interests, from human resource management to marketing. Together, they Further information: For the latest information about this provide a world of opportunities. course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bpsbc Bachelor of Psychological Science/ Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.0 (7.0 min per band) Melbourne Duration: 4 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 94 (min 27W, 23S, 24L&R) Strathfield Year fee: A$24,336 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: A (75-100%) Total fee: A$97,344 PTE: 65 (65 min per band) Cricos: 098381E CAE: 185 (min 185 all tests)
Course description: Our psychological scientists explore Accreditation: This degree is accredited by the Australian how the mind works and why people behave the way they Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). See page 79. do. Exercise scientists improve the health, performance and participation of individuals, teams and athletes through Further information: For the latest information about this exercise programming and delivery, athlete training, and course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bpsbess health advice. When you combine skills in both disciplines, you will be ready to help clients reach peak performance. Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) NEW
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.0 (7.0 min per band) Melbourne Duration: 4 year Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 94 (min 24 L&R, 27W, 23S) Strathfield Year fee: A$24,336 qualifications on pages 138-141). PTE: 65 (65 min per band) Total fee: A$97,344 Cricos: 102185D
Further information: For the latest information about this course, please refer to: courses.acu.edu.au/undergraduate/ bachelor_of_psychology_honours
81 Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February Completion of a bachelors degree with a IELTS: 7.0 (7.0 min per band) Melbourne Duration: 1 year GPA of at least 5.5 on the ACU seven-point iBT: 94 (min 27W, 23S, 24L&R) Strathfield Year fee: A$24,336 scale within the past five years that meets the ACU: A (75-100%) Total fee: A$24,336 following requirements: a three-year sequence PTE: 65 (65 min per band) Cricos: 083215J in psychology with accreditation from the CAE: 185 (min 185 all tests) Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, and distinction level or above in a total of at least four of the second and third-year psychology units. Note: Entry is on a competitive basis. Applications must be submitted by 30 September the year prior to admission. All applicants are ranked in October before selected applicants are advised of an offer between December and February. All non-Australian qualifications must be accompanied by a letter of assessment by the Australian Psychological Society indicating that the qualification is equivalent to a three-year Australian degree.
Why study this program? Psychology career progression map: • Build on your undergraduate degree with the advanced study pathways to registration of intervention and assessment, as well as evidence-based approaches to psychological intervention. UNDERGRADUATE • Delve into the issues and ethics of professional psychology APAC-accredited bachelors degree in psychology and learn to help patients improve their mental and emotional wellbeing. • De velop advanced research skills in the field of human FOURTH-YEAR PROGRAM behaviour and use your knowledge to support your professional practice. Graduate Diploma in Honours1 Psychology Course description: This one-year degree is for high achieving students who have completed a bachelors degree that includes an accredited three-year sequence in psychology. POSTGRADUATE As an honours student, you will enhance your knowledge of intervention and assessment, as well as evidence-based Master of Professional Masters degree (2 years)1 approaches to psychological interventions; delve into Psychology (1 year)2 professional issues and ethics, as well as practical issues such as interviewing, report writing, supervision and case preparation; and gain experience in researching human behaviour. This CAREER course will provide you with an understanding of the crucial components of the research process, from formulating research Registered psychologist1 questions and hypotheses to data collection, analysis and detailed reporting of research findings. REGISTRAR TRAINING PROGRAM Course structure: Completion of 80 credit points (cp), comprised of specified units (30cp), thesis units (40cp), and an Registered psychologist with specialist endorsement3 elective (10cp). KEY: This degree is accredited by the Australian 1 Registration as a psychologist is currently granted through the Psychology Board of Accreditation: Australia. Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Students who 2 This is a one-year coursework program. It must be followed by an additional sixth completed an APAC accredited honours degree in psychology year of supervised psychology work recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia before the candidate can apply for registration as a general psychologist. will be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist 3 Only applicable for those who have completed a two-year masters degree (ie clinical with the PsyBA. Please note that a minimum six-year or educational and developmental). The registrar program is run by the Psychology Board of Australia. sequence of education and training in psychology is required Note: These pathways are subject to changes in national registration. to register as a psychologist in Australia. Career path examples: Students who complete the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) will be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist in any Australian state or territory. Further information: For the latest information about this course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bpsh
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Graduate Diploma in Psychology
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February A bachelors degree with a GPA of at least IELTS: 7.0 (7.0 min per band) Melbourne Duration: 1 year 5.0 on the ACU seven-point scale, including iBT: 94 (min 27W, 23S, 24L&R) Strathfield Year fee: A$24,104 a three-year sequence in psychology with PTE: 65 (65 min per band) Total fee: A$24,104 accreditation from the Australian Psychology Cricos: 083210C Accreditation Council completed within the last five years. The minimum entry standard is normally at least a credit average in a total of four second- and third-year units of the degree. Note: Entry is on a competitive basis. Applications must be submitted by 30 September the year prior to admission. All applicants are ranked in October before selected applicants are advised of an offer between December and February. All non-Australian qualifications must be accompanied by a letter of assessment by the Australian Psychological Society indicating that the qualification is equivalent to a three-year Australian degree.
Why study this program? Accreditation: This degree is accredited by the Australian • Make a meaningful impact on the community around you Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). See page 79. through your contribution to psychological and mental Pathways to further study: Students who complete a health services. Graduate Diploma in Psychology are eligible to apply for entry • Enhance your knowledge of both science and practice with a to postgraduate courses in psychology, such as the Master of course that’s built on the science practitioner model. Professional Psychology and Master of Psychology. • Prepare for psychological practice or a psychology research career that will deliver positive change to individuals and Further information: For the latest information about this communities. course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/gdp Course description: This course has been designed to provide graduates with an approved, accredited fourth year of training in psychology. Course structure: Completion of 80 credit points (cp), comprised of specified units (30cp), research units (40cp), and elective unit (10cp).
ACU Strathfield
83 Master of Professional Psychology
Academic requirements:* English requirements: Campus: Entry: February A. (i) A bachelor degree with honours in IELTS: 7.0 (7.0 min per band) Melbourne Duration: 1 year accredited psychology course with minimum iBT: 94 (min 27W, 23S, 24L&R) Year fee: $27,912 of IIB honours completed in the last 10 years; PTE: 65 (65 min per band) Total fee: $27,912 or (ii) A bachelor degree with accredited 4th- Cricos: 085312C year equivalent major study in psychology as Honours IIB completed in the last 10 years; and B. Demonstrated suitability to undertake the course as evidenced by satisfactory: (i) academic referee report; (ii) professional referee report; and (iii) for short-listed candidates, interview with the selection committee; and C. Be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a conditional/provisional psychologist. If the bachelor degree was completed outside of Australia, applicants must seek an ‘Assessment of Overseas Qualifications’ from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) to confirm that it is equivalent to an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited three-year sequence in psychology. Evidence of this must be submitted with the application. *Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2020 Admission. Note: Entry is on a competitive basis. Applications must be submitted by 30 September the year prior to admission. All applicants are ranked in October the year prior to admission before selected applicants are advised of an offer between December and February. All non-Australian qualifications must be accompanied by a letter of assessment by the Australian Psychological Society indicating that the qualification is equivalent to a four-year Australian degree.
Why study this program? Course structure: Completion of 80 credit points (cp), • Make a valuable contribution to health, wellbeing and social comprised of specified units (70cp), and placement unit (10cp). reform with a graduate-level program that will enhance your Professional experience: The Master of Professional existing psychology expertise. Psychology provides professional training in the eight • P ut your theoretical learning into action with professional professional capabilities required by the Psychology Board practice placements and get a taste of a real-world of Australia (PBA), and meets the ‘5 + 1’ model adopted by psychology career. the PBA. International students on a student visa should be • Register as a probationary psychologist and prepare for aware that the duration of the student visa will not extend to general registration as a psychologist. the one year of supervised practice required for registration. International students intending to complete the supervised Course description: The Master of Professional Psychology practice will need to ensure that they attain an appropriate is a fifth-year program in psychology, open to graduates of an visa. All students intending to complete the supervised accredited fourth-year psychology program. practice will be fully responsible for finding the supervised The program is designed to provide graduates in psychology employment that will allow them to complete their registration with an additional year of full-time education in the requirements. professional practice of psychology. This program is sufficient to prepare you for a final year of supervised practice prior to Accreditation: This degree is accredited by the Australian general registration as a psychologist. Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). See page 79. You will be given the opportunity to demonstrate your Career path examples: Upon graduation, you will be eligible knowledge and skills in the eight core capabilities and for registration as a probationary psychologist, in preparation attributes required to practise psychology. This program for general registration as a psychologist once you have includes a supervised clinical practicum unit which will enable completed one year of supervised practice. you to translate your theoretical knowledge in professional and simulated environments to enhance your skill development. Further information: For the latest information about this This program offers an alternative ‘5 + 1’ model to register as course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/mpp a provisional psychologist through this supervised practice pathway.
84 PSYCHOLOGY
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Academic requirements:* English requirements: Campus: Entry: February A. (i) a bachelor degree with honours in IELTS: 7.0 (7.0 min per band) Melbourne Duration: 2 years accredited psychology course with minimum iBT: 94 (min 27W, 23S, 24L&R) Strathfield Year fee: $27,912 of IIA honours completed in the last 10 years; PTE: 65 (65 min per band) Total fee: A$55,824 Cricos: 084338A or (ii) A bachelor degree with accredited four Note: Applicants who have Australian year major study in psychology completed in qualifications but have not done their the last 10 years; or secondary school education in English need B. (i) A bachelor degree with accredited to refer to the Psychology Board of Australia’s English Skills Registration Standard. three year major study in psychology and satisfactory completion of an additional year of accredited study in psychology, or equivalent, with an overall mark equivalent to IIA Honours; or (ii) qualifications and experience assessed as equivalent by the selection committee; and C. Demonstrated suitability to undertake the course as evidenced by satisfactory: academic referee report; professional referee report; and for short-listed candidates, interview with the selection committee; and D. Be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a conditional/provisional psychologist. If the bachelor degree was completed outside of Australia, applicants must seek an ‘Assessment of Overseas Qualifications’ from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) to confirm that it is equivalent to an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited three-year sequence in psychology. Evidence of this must be submitted with the application. *Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2020 Admission. Note: Entry is on a competitive basis. Applications must be submitted by 30 September the year prior to admission. All applicants are ranked in October before selected applicants are advised of an offer between December and February.
Why study this program? Specified units: Professional practice in psychology; • Make a meaningful impact on the community around Practicum skills; Evidence-based practice for psychologists; you through evidence-based and culturally appropriate Psychological assessment; Therapeutic skills. psychological assessment and intervention. Specialisation units: Adult clinical psychology; Child • Enhance your knowledge of both science and practice with a clinical psychology; Clinical health psychology and course that’s built on the science practitioner model. psychopharmacology; Advanced psychotherapeutic • Develop your skills in a supportive environment that features interventions. simulated learning experiences and external placements. Accreditation: This degree is accredited by the Australian Course description: This fifth- and sixth-year program Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). See page 79. in clinical psychology is open to successful graduates of an Career path examples: Graduates will be qualified to assess, accredited program in psychology. As a student of this course, diagnose and treat people in clinical settings with moderate to you will develop ethical values, advanced knowledge and severe mental illness in a variety of settings and will be eligible professional skills in psychology using the scientist-practitioner for the registrar program in clinical psychology. model. When you graduate, you will be ready to work as a practitioner psychologist or skilled researcher in a range Further information: For the latest information about this of institutions and agencies that provide psychological and course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/mpc mental health services. Course structure: Completion of 160 credit points (cp), comprised of specified units (50cp), practicum units (40cp), thesis units (30cp), and specialisation units (40cp).
85 Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)
Academic requirements:* English requirements: Campus: Entry: February A. (i) A bachelor degree with honours in IELTS: 7.0 (7.0 min per band) Melbourne Duration: 2 years accredited psychology course with minimum iBT: 94 (min 27W, 23S, 24L&R) Year fee: A$27,912 of IIA honours completed in the last 10 years; PTE: 65 (65 min per band) Total fee: A$55,824 or (ii) A bachelor degree with accredited four Note: Applicants who have Australian Cricos: 084339M year major study in psychology completed in qualifications but have not done their secondary the last 10 years; or school education in English need to refer to the B. (i) A bachelor degree with accredited Psychology Board of Australia’s English Skills Registration Standard. three year major study in psychology and satisfactory completion of an additional year of accredited study in psychology, or equivalent, with an overall mark equivalent to IIA Honours; or (ii) qualifications and experience assessed as equivalent by the selection committee; and C. Demonstrated suitability to undertake the course as evidenced by satisfactory: academic referee report; professional referee report; and for short-listed candidates, interview with the selection committee; and D. Be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a conditional/provisional psychologist. If the bachelor degree was completed outside of Australia, applicants must seek an ‘Assessment of Overseas Qualifications’ from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) to confirm that it is equivalent to an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited three-year sequence in psychology. Evidence of this must be submitted with the application. *Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2020 Admission. Note: Entry is on a competitive basis. Applications must be submitted by 30 September the year prior to admission. All applicants are ranked in October before selected applicants are advised of an offer between December and February.
Why study this program? Course structure: Completion of 160 credit points (cp), comprised of specified units (60cp), practicum units (40cp), • De velop practical skills in assessment and intervention thesis units (30cp), and specialisation units (30cp). across the lifespan including a clear focus on early intervention for mental health difficulties. Specified units: Professional practice in psychology; • Gain exposure to real world situations in the Autism Practicum skills; Evidence-based practice for psychologists; Spectrum Disorder Clinic and build skills in autism Psychological assessment; Therapeutic skills. assessment and interventions. Specialisation units: Applied developmental psychology; • Enjoy individual mentorship thanks to our small student Applied educational psychology; Learning difficulties: cohorts. assessment and intervention. Course description: This fifth and sixth-year program in Accreditation: This degree is accredited by the Australian psychology is open to successful graduates of an accredited Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). See page 79. program in psychology. As a student of this course, you will Career path examples: Work with people across the life span acquire the knowledge and skills you need for professional in a range of settings related to education and development, practice and research in educational and developmental including roles such as school psychologist, psychologist in psychology. The program will provide you with ethical values, aged care or child psychologist. Upon graduation, you will advanced knowledge and professional skills in psychology also be eligible for the registrar program in educational and using the scientist-practitioner model. In addition to studying developmental psychology. core subjects such as psychological assessment and therapeutic skills, you will gain practical experience in delivering a range Further information: For the latest information about this of psychological services, and build specialist skills through course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/mped subjects such as Learning difficulties: assessment and intervention.
86 Public health and administration
Shape the future of health care to keep it in shape.
A career in public health means improving the wellbeing of populations. You'll help to prevent disease, prolong life, and promote health in individuals and communities around the world.
MEET OUR INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS In your third year of public health studies you will undertake a professional placement, with a focus on marginalised and otherwise disadvantaged communities, either within Australia or internationally. Students have taken placements with organisations such as: • Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities Inc. (ADEC) • Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) • Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health • Holden Street Neighbourhood House Inc • Moreland City Council • Save the Children Australia • Springvale Neighbourhood House • St Vincent's Health Australia Ltd • Women’s Property Initiatives
87 Bachelor of Applied Public Health
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February: Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) Blacktown all campuses. July: Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) Melbourne Melbourne only. qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: B (65-74%) Duration: 3 years PTE: 58 (50 min per band) Year fee: A$24,336 CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests) Total fee: A$73,008 Cricos: 079451J Why study this program? Professional experience: You will undertake up to 300 • Learn how to apply a rigorous evidence-based approach to hours of valuable professional placements, concentrated in understand disease determinants. the third year of the course. Some placements will be available • Gain the skills to take an evidence-based approach to a during summer recess, and opportunities exist for interstate or variety of public health challenges. international experience. • Make a difference in the wider health care system by Pathways to further study: To be eligible for admission to the improving your understanding of health care policy, honours degree, you must complete a relevant bachelors degree legislation and advocacy. and attain a GPA of 5.5 on the ACU seven-point scale in that degree. Course description: As a public health specialist you will play a vital role in preventing disease, prolonging life, and Career path examples: Public health officer, community promoting health and wellbeing in individuals and populations development worker, epidemiologist, policy analyst, program around the world. For your practical experience, you will be evaluator, health educator, project officer, consumer advocate. encouraged to explore a field that interests you from health With further studies, you can pursue fields such as nursing, promotion to humanitarian assistance or international rehabilitation or social work. projects. Further information: For the latest information about this Course structure: Completion of 240 credit points (cp), course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/baph comprised of core public health units (140cp), inter- professional units (50cp), health promotion units (20cp), Core Curriculum units (20cp), and Elective units (10cp).
SAMPLE COURSE MAP - BACHELOR OF APPLIED PUBLIC HEALTH Semester 1 Foundations in public health Human biological science 1 Indigenous health and culture Foundations of public health communication Semester 2 Research design and Epidemiology Foundations of health Self and community: exploring YEAR 1 YEAR statistics 1 promotion the anatomy of modern society Semester 1 Globalisation, environment Human biological science 2 Public health research Research design and and health methods statistics 2 Semester 2 Public health emergency Elective Public health economics Public health community YEAR 2 YEAR response engagement Semester 1 Public health policy and law Public health advocacy Justice and change in a Applied public health 1 global world Semester 2 Applied public health Contemporary issues in Applied health promotion Applied public health 2 YEAR 3 YEAR communication public health
Bachelor of Applied Public Health/ Bachelor of Business Administration
Academic requirements: English requirements Campus: Entry: February Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 W&S, 6.0 L&R) Melbourne Duration: 4 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) Year fee: A$29,080 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: B (65-74%) Total fee: A$116,320 PTE: 58 (50 min per band) Cricos: 095923D CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests)
Course description: As a public health specialist, you will Further information: For the latest information about this play a vital role in preventing disease, prolonging life, and course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/baphbba promoting health and wellbeing in individuals and populations around the world. Our business administration degree will give you the skills to manage people as well as numbers. Combine the two and you’ll have all the options you need.
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Postgraduate programs in health administration
Graduate Diploma in Health Administration Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian bachelors degree. IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) North Sydney Duration: 1 year iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) Year fee: A$24,104 ACU: B (65-74%) Total fee: A$24,104 PTE: 58 (50 min per band) Cricos: 084325F CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests)
Master of Health Administration Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian bachelors degree. IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) North Sydney Duration: 1.5 years iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) Year fee: A$24,104 ACU: B (65-74%) Total fee: A$36,156 PTE: 58 (50 min per band) Cricos: 084332G CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests)
Why study these program? Course structure: • Build the skills required to become a health care leader in Graduate Diploma in Health Administration a diverse range of professional settings and prepare for the Completion of 80 credit points (cp), comprised of: challenges and opportunities of this rapidly evolving sector. Project stream: Health administration units (70cp) and • Study the mechanics of service delivery, governance, elective unit (10cp). resourcing and systems and learn to deliver operational Research stream: Health administration units (70cp) and excellence at every level of your organisation. research stream unit (10cp). • T ake a values-based approach to your health administration Master of Health Administration career that places patients and their families at the centre of Project stream: Health administration units (70cp), project your practice. stream units (30cp) and elective units (20cp). Course description: As a postgraduate health administration Research stream: Health administration units (70cp) and student, you will develop the skills and knowledge required research stream units (50cp). to take on a leadership role in a diverse range of health care Health administration units: Organisational culture and settings. You will learn to evaluate the issues and challenges management; Quality and safety in health care; Leadership in that confront the industry, health care professionals and the health care; Workforce management; Policy and planning in consumers of their services; conceptualise new and creative health care; Interpreting health research; Healthcare ethics: approaches to health administration to support service delivery principles in practice. in culturally diverse health care contexts; ensure appropriate Project stream units: Independent project 2; Redesign in governance and resource management within the health health service delivery. care setting; contextualise the significance of social, cultural, environmental, political and technological changes within Research stream unit: Qualitative research methods or contemporary health care systems and respond responsibly Quantitative research methods; Research dissertation part A; and accountably to such changes; and contribute to values- Research dissertation part B. based health administration in dynamic and challenging Career path examples: Community, government and private service provision environments. health care and education facilities in education, health administration and research. Further information: For the latest information about these courses, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/gdha acu.edu.au/courses/mha
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Master of Leadership and Management in Health Care
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July (i) The equivalent of an Australian bachelors IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) North Sydney Duration: 2 years degree in a health or human services related iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) Year fee: A$24,560 discipline; or (ii) the equivalent of an ACU: B (65-74%) Total fee: A$49,120 Australian graduate certificate or graduate PTE: 58 (50 in all bands) Cricos: 097207E diploma in health administration; or (iii) the CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests) equivalent of an Australian bachelors degree in any discipline and relevant work experience in a health or human services role.
Why study this program? Pathways to further study: This course will provide a solid • Acquire the knowledge and skills to be able to take the lead foundation for graduates who wish to pursue further study in in strategic development and quality improvement within the health industry. local, national and global health care contexts. Career path examples: As a graduate of the course, you will • Engage with industry through ACU’s strong ties with be well equipped to lead and manage a range of health care hospitals and other health partners. services from local, national and global perspectives. Potential • Develop decision-based skills based on theory, evidence and roles include health services manager, nurse unit manager, ethical principles and make a positive contribution to the chief executive officer in a health facility, leader or manager in social good. a humanitarian or social welfare organisation, or manager of a public or private health-related facility. Course description: This course is designed to prepare you to be an ethical and effective health care leader and manager Further information: For the latest information about this who can lead health service delivery into the future. It has a course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/mlmhc strong focus on strategic organisational management, leading change in health service delivery, clinical redesign and in being a facilitative leader who is able to engage staff in developing innovative quality improvements. This course will appeal to students who want to develop strong leadership and effective management skills that they can apply across a range of health care environments. The course is offered at masters level only. The Graduate Certificate in Health Administration or the Graduate Diploma in Health Administration are exit options for this degree. Course structure: Completion of 160 credit points (cp), comprised of specified units (140cp) and elective units (20cp).
SAMPLE COURSE MAP - MASTER OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE Semester 1 Organisational culture and Quality and safety in health Policy and planning in health Interpreting health research management care care Semester 2 Leadership in health care Workforce management Elective Health care ethics: principles YEAR 1 YEAR in practice Semester 1 Strategic management in health Money management Facilitative leadership, coaching Elective service delivery and mentoring Semester 2 Independent project 2 Leading change in health Redesign in health service YEAR 2 YEAR services delivery
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PUBLIC HEALTH AND ADMINISTRATION
Graduate Diploma in Public Health
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian bachelors degree. IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) Melbourne Duration: 1 year iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) Year fee: A$24,104 ACU: B (65-74%) Total fee: A$24,104 PTE: 58 (50 min per band) Cricos: 089310F CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests)
Why study this program? Course structure: Completion of 80 credit points comprised • C hoose a career that’s about helping people overcome the of specified public health units. physical, cognitive and psychosocial challenges that prevent Pathways to further study: Upon completion of this course, them from engaging fully with life. you may articulate into the Master of Public Health or progress • Shape the lives of individuals, groups and communities in to a research degree. early childhood, aged care, acute care, injury management, rehabilitation and mental health. Career path examples: Approximately half of all postgraduate public health graduates are employed in the health sector, with • Embark on a highly flexible employment path that will adapt others finding opportunities in education, government and to your changing interests over the course of your working services sectors. life. Further information: For the latest information about this Course description: This course will equip you with the course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/gdph advanced knowledge, understanding and skills in public health required to improve population health and wellbeing. On successful completion of the course, you should be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge across major subject areas within public health, analyse and utilise best available evidence to support public health action, and demonstrate skills needed to critique and implement a range of public health interventions.
ACU Melbourne
91 Master of Public Health
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July 1. Equivalent of an Australian bachelors IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) Melbourne Duration: 2 years degree (or higher), or successfully completed a iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) Year fee: A$24,104 Graduate Diploma in Public Health, and ACU: B (65-74%) Total fee: A$48,208 2. either: (i) a grade point average of 4.2 on the PTE: 58 (50 in all bands) Cricos: 089309K ACU seven-point scale in a bachelor degree; CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests) or (ii) minimum of two years professional experience in health (or related field), including honours or other postgraduate study in health; or (iii) suitable practical experience in public health, global health or humanitarian assistance to the satisfaction of the course coordinator.
Why study this program? Accreditation: ACU’s postgraduate programs in public health • I mprove and promote public health by preventing disease have been designed around the Foundation Competencies and prolonging life in both Australian and overseas contexts. for Master of Public Health Graduates in Australia and the • Learn about the evolving role of public health practitioners requirements of the Australian Faculty of Public Health and how to implement health projects and programs that Medicine (for medical practitioners specialising in public actively influence health care policy. health). • Retain your commitment to social justice by engaging with Other international competency and practice standards and health care initiatives that truly support those in need. conceptual frameworks have also informed the Master of Public Health curriculum design. This course will provide a Course description: ACU’s Master of Public Health allows solid foundation for further study in the health industry. students to develop advanced and specialised knowledge across the discipline of public health, with an emphasis on evidence- Pathways to further study: Upon graduation, you may be based practice, rigorous intellectual inquiry, innovation and able to progress to a higher degree by research (eg Master of thought leadership, and effective communication and advocacy Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy). Students interested in skills. doing so are encouraged to complete their Master of Public Health via the research pathway. You may choose to complete the degree through a research pathway (undertaking additional research training and Career path examples: Managerial, analytical and program completion of a minor thesis) or a capstone pathway (involving project-based roles are common destinations for Master a capstone experience, such as a practice-based project). of Public Health graduates. For many health practitioners, Elective units and a specialisation option are also available. particularly medical practitioners or registered nurses, a Master of Public Health degree expands their career Course structure: Completion of 160 credit points comprised opportunities within their existing field (eg different roles or of public health units (80cp); and stream units (80cp), modes of practice). consisting of either: Research pathway: Elective units (20cp) and specified Further information: For the latest information about this research units (60cp), or course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/mph Project pathway: Elective units (60cp) and project units (20cp).
SAMPLE COURSE MAP - MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH Semester 1 History and principles of public Biostatistics Determinants of health Introduction to health sciences health research Semester 2 Health promotion Epidemiology Disease prevention and Public health law and policy YEAR 1 YEAR management Research pathway Semester 1 Elective 1 Compulsory research methods Public health research thesis A Semester 2 Health care ethics: principles Elective 3 Public health research thesis B and practice Project pathway YEAR 2 YEAR Semester 1 Elective 1 Elective 2 Elective 3 Elective 4 Semester 2 Health care ethics: principles Elective 6 Public health capstone and practice
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Master of Public Health (Global Health and Advocacy)
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July 1. Equivalent of an Australian bachelors IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) Melbourne Duration: 2 years degree (or higher), or successfully completed a iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) Year fee: A$24,104 Graduate Diploma in Public Health, and ACU: B (65-74%) Total fee: A$48,208 2. either: (i) a grade point average of 4.2 on the PTE: 58 (50 in all bands) Cricos: 090702B ACU seven-point scale in a bachelor degree; CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests) or (ii) minimum of two years professional experience in health (or related field), including honours or other postgraduate study in health; or (iii) suitable practical experience in public health, global health or humanitarian assistance to the satisfaction of the course coordinator.
Why study this program? Accreditation: ACU’s postgraduate programs in public health • Give voice to critical issues in global health and deliver better have been designed around the Foundation Competencies health outcomes to people around the world. for Master of Public Health Graduates in Australia and the • Combine your passion for advocacy with the study of requirements of the Australian Faculty of Public Health sustainable development, food security and humanitarian Medicine (for medical practitioners specialising in public assistance. health). • Pursue program- or project-based public health roles or Other international competency and practice standards and add your public health degree to a medical or nursing conceptual frameworks have also informed the Master of qualification and take a hands-on approach to shaping Public Health curriculum design. international health policy and practice. Career path examples: Work in the diverse fields of global Course description: Global health is an increasingly health practice, sustainable development, food security and important area for public health practitioners, and the ACU humanitarian assistance. This specialisation will produce specialisation couples knowledge of global health, sustainable graduates who have developed advocacy skills which are vital development, food security and humanitarian assistance with to public/global health practice, enabling them not only to skills in advocacy. This specialisation aims to equip you with implement positive change but to influence positive change in the ability to not only implement policies and programs that the first place. improve population health but to influence policies in the first Further information: For the latest information about this place through advocacy. course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/mphgha Course structure: Completion of 160 credit points (cp), comprised of specified public health units (80cp) and pathway units (80cp), consisting of either: Research pathway: Specified specialisation units (40cp) and research thesis units (40cp), or Project pathway: Specified specialisation units (60cp) and capstone experience units (20cp).
SAMPLE COURSE MAP - MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (GLOBAL HEALTH AND ADVOCACY) BY CAPSTONE PATHWAY Semester 1 History and principles of public Biostatistics Determinants of health Introduction to health sciences health research Semester 2 Health promotion Epidemiology Disease prevention and Public health law and policy YEAR 1 YEAR management Semester 1 Humanitarian assistance and Global health and sustainable Healthcare ethics: principles in Elective health development practice Semester 2 Global nutrition and food Health advocacy Public health capstone YEAR 2 YEAR security
93 Sport and exercise science
Exercise your power to share the power of exercise.
Help people achieve peak performance, optimal health and wellbeing. If you’re passionate about sport, exercise, and health — this is for you.
MEET OUR INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS Our expert lecturers can give you access to impressive industry connections, including major national sporting teams. Plus, when you graduate, you can gain accreditation with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association, and Exercise and Sports Science Australia. Students have taken placements with organisations such as: • Tennis Australia • Baseball Queensland • Wests Tigers Rugby League Football Club • Paddle Australia, Canoe Slalom High-Performance Team • Brisbane Roar Football Club • Queensland Reds • Norths Devils • North Melbourne Football Club • Core Advantage
94 SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) Blacktown Duration: 3 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) Brisbane Year fee: A$24,336 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: B (65-74%) Melbourne Total fee: A$73,008 PTE: 58 (50 min per band) Strathfield Cricos: 069051G CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests)
Why study this program? Accreditation: This course is accredited by Exercise and • Become a voice for the role of sport and exercise in Sports Science Australia at the exercise science level. improving the health of people of all ages. Depending on the electives you choose, as well as the • Take part in innovative community engagement projects that completion of specific practicum placements, you may be deliver sports education initiatives in Australia and overseas. eligible to apply for partial Level 1 accreditation with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association. • P repare for a range of careers in health and wellness, or for postgraduate study and future accreditation as a qualified Pathways to further study (honours degree): The honours exercise physiologist. degree is an additional year of study (fourth year) on top of the three-year Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science. To be Course description: With this nationally recognised degree, eligible for admission to the honours degree, you must have you will learn how to improve the health, performance and completed a relevant bachelor degree and attained a GPA of 5.5 participation of individuals, teams and athletes through on the ACU seven-point scale in that degree. exercise programming and delivery, athlete training and health advice. We’re connected to a huge range of sporting Career path examples: Health and fitness consultant; exercise organisations, from the Australian Institute of Sport to the scientist; sports scientist; sports coach. Upon completion of AFL, NRL, A-League clubs, Tennis Australia and America’s this degree, you will be eligible to apply for further studies to NBA giving you the best opportunities for industry placements become a accredited exercise physiologist, and ACU offers the and future employment in Australia and around the world. Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology if you wish to pursue this path. Course structure: Completion of 240 credit points (cp), comprised of specified units (160cp), elective units (40cp), Further information: For the latest information about this professional experience (20cp), Core Curriculum units (20cp), course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bess and EXSC206 professional experience preparation (0cp). Professional experience: During your degree, you will undertake at least two units of compulsory industry experience.
Ranked 26 GLOBALLY FOR SPORTS SCIENCE Academic Ranking of World Universities, Special Focus Institution Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2018
95 Bachelor of Exercise Science/ Bachelor of Applied Public Health
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) Melbourne Duration: 4 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) Year fee: A$24,336 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: B (65-74%) Total fee: A$97,344 PTE: 58 (50 min per band) Cricos: 079442K CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests)
Course description: These two programs are the perfect fit Further information: For the latest information about this to effect improvements in health and wellbeing at community course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/besbph and population level. You will gain an understanding of the principles of exercise and healthy lifestyles while learning about key issues affecting the health of populations, as well as how to plan and manage health programs. Bachelor of Exercise Science/ Bachelor of Business Administration
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) Brisbane Duration: 4 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) Melbourne Year fee: A$26,792 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: B (65-74%) North Sydney/ Total fee: A$107,168 PTE: 58 (50 min per band) Strathfield* Cricos: 079448D CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests)
Course description: Prepare for a career in business * Campus availability: In Sydney, the course is offered over two campuses. Students undertake exercise science units at Strathfield Campus and all other units at North management with a focus on the role of exercise in health, Sydney Campus. Students will not be required to travel between campuses on the wellbeing and performance. You will combine your love of same day. exercise and health with skills to grow a business. Further information: For the latest information about this course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/besbba
ACU Strathfield
96 SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science/ Bachelor of Nutrition Science NEW
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) Melbourne Duration: 4 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) North Sydney/ Year fee: A$23,624 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: B (65-74%) Strathfield* Total fee: A$94,496 PTE: 58 (50 min per band) Cricos: 0101324 CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests)
Why study this program? Accreditation: Graduates are eligible for membership • Combine skills in science communication, and sport and with the Australian Council for Health, Physical Education exercise, to help individuals and communities make better and Recreation (ACHPER) and will be eligible to apply for food choices and improve their health. registration as a Nutritionist with the Nutrition Society of • Explor e the role of sport and exercise with studies in general Australia (NSA). This degree has been designed to meet the health care principles and chronic disease management. competencies deemed essential by the NSA for registration. This is a new program and is in the process of gaining • Gr aduate ready to work in a wide range of nutrition and accreditation from Exercise and Sports Science Australia health and wellness related roles. (ESSA). Course description: Physical activity and healthy eating Career path examples: Health and fitness consultant; sports are fundamental to good health and wellbeing for all human nutritionist; exercise scientist; nutrition scientist; researcher in beings. You’ll learn to apply the synergies between the two government or non-government agencies. fields of study to promote optimal health and nutrition, reduce the risk of disease, and improve wellbeing. Further information: For the latest information about this course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bessbns Course structure: Completion of 240 credit points (cp), comprised of specified units (190cp), elective units (20cp), Core Curriculum units (20cp), and practicum unit (10cp). Professional experience: You will complete 140 hours of appropriate professional experience (practicum).
SAMPLE COURSE MAP – BACHELOR OF EXERCISE AND SPORTS SCIENCE/BACHELOR OF NUTRITION SCIENCE Semester 1 Cells and tissues Introduction to nutrition Growth, motor development Psychology of sport and ageing Semester 2 Human body in health and Culinary nutrition science Our world: community and Anatomical foundations of YEAR 1 YEAR disease 1 vulnerability exercise science Semester 1 Foundations of chemistry Human body in health and Research and ethics in Functional anatomy disease 2 exercise science
YEAR 2 YEAR Semester 2 Organic and food chemistry Nutritional physiology Physiological bases of exercise Mechanical bases of exercise Semester 1 Biochemistry Lifespan nutrition Exercise physiology: Biomechanics adaptation to exercise and the environment Semester 2 Advanced metabolic Exercise testing, prescription Resistance training: science Motor control and learning
YEAR 3 YEAR biochemistry and delivery and application Professional experience preparation Semester 1 Diet, health and disease Food science in practice Exercise, health and disease Professional practice in exercise science Winter Nutrition for sports performance Semester 2 Food product design and Understanding self and Health and exercise YEAR 4 YEAR development society: contemporary psychology perspectives *Campus availability: students will undertake exercise science units at the Strathfield Campus and nutrition science units at the North Sydney Campus. Students will not be required to travel between campuses on the same day.
You may also be interested in our: Bachelor of Psychological Science/ Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (see page 81)
97 Bachelor of High Performance Sport
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) Blacktown Duration: 3 years Certificate, including studies in mathematics iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) Brisbane Year fee: A$24,800 (see table of recognised high school ACU: B (65-74%) Melbourne Total fee: A$74,400 qualifications on pages 138-141). PTE: 58 (50 min per band) Strathfield Cricos: 096799F CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests)
Why study this program? Accreditation: This program has qualifying accreditation • Transform your passion for sport into a lifelong career status with Exercise and Sports Science Australia for the with a degree that’s focused on the high performance sport Brisbane, Melbourne and Strathfield campuses. As a graduate, industry. you will be eligible to apply for Level 2 accreditation with the • Use your sports expertise to work with elite athletes on Australian Strength and Conditioning Association. athlete preparation, management, training and performance. Pathways to further study: The honours degree is an • Prepare for professional opportunities in high performance additional year of study (fourth year) on top of the three- sport, performance analysis, and professional coaching and year Bachelor of High Performance Sport. To be eligible for fitness. admission to the honours degree, you must have completed a relevant bachelor degree and attained a GPA of 5.5 on the ACU Course description: At the heart of high performance sport seven-point scale in that degree. is the conditioning of the athlete, with the aim of optimising individual and team performance and keeping players at the Career path examples: Sports scientist; high performance top of their game. You will gain skills in sports performance manager, strength and conditioning coach, professional coach, and analysis, exercise programming, and strength and performance analyst, fitness coach. conditioning of athletes. You will also learn to design and Further information: For the latest information about this deliver programs that enhance athletic performance and course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bhps reduce the likelihood of injury and illness. Course structure: Completion of 240 credit points (cp), comprised of specified units (190cp), elective units (20cp), Core Curriculum units (20cp), and practicum unit (10cp). Professional experience: You will complete 200 hours of appropriate professional experience (practicum.
SAMPLE COURSE MAP - BACHELOR OF HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORT Semester 1 Growth, motor development Psychology of sport From health to high Human biology 1 and ageing performance sport Semester 2 Anatomical foundations of Research and ethics in exercise Mechanical bases of exercise Self and community: exploring YEAR 1 YEAR exercise science science the anatomy of modern society Semester 1 Motor control and learning Functional anatomy Nutrition and exercise Physiological bases of exercise Semester 2 Exercise physiology: adaptation Exercise testing, prescription Resistance training: science Health and exercise psychology
YEAR 2 YEAR to exercise and the environment and delivery and application Internship preparation for coaching and prescription Summer Strength and conditioning: fundamentals of athlete preparation Semester 1 Internship in coaching and prescription Biomechanics Strength and conditioning: prescription for athlete performance
YEAR 3 YEAR Semester 2 Justice and change in a global Performance analysis in sport Elective world
98 SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
Bachelor of Physical Activity and Health Science
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) Brisbane Duration: 3 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) Strathfield Year fee: A$24,336 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: B (65-74%) Total fee: A$73,008 PTE: 58 (50 min per band) Cricos: 088340G CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests)
Why study this program? postgraduate Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology course for • T ransform your passion for sport into a lifelong career AEP accreditation (upon application). This major also provides with a degree that’s focused on health and wellbeing. the potential for these graduates to attain membership of ESSA • Participate in innovative projects that deliver exercise and at the Exercise Science (ES) level. healthy living programs to communities in Australia and Teacher registration: Depending on elective unit choices, overseas. you can work towards a graduate teaching degree; each • Prepare for professional opportunities in outdoor leadership, state has specific discipline requirements. In Victoria, it is sport and coaching, exercise science, health and health the Victorian Institute of Teaching; in New South Wales, the promotion, and graduate-entry teaching, among others. Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards; and in Queensland, the Queensland College of Teachers. The Course description: If you’re interested in exercise, but want unit sequence of this revised degree will continue to meet the to keep your options open, this course will give you an in- specific registration requirements in each state. depth understanding of the role that physical activity, exercise Equivalent registration of Certificate III and Certificate and healthy lifestyles play in wellbeing throughout our lives. IV in Fitness: The course is mapped against the required A wide range of elective subjects means you can choose to competencies to facilitate student application for equivalent pursue a career in sport and coaching, exercise science, health registration of Certificate III and IV in Fitness by completion promotion or outdoor leadership. Or you might choose to of your second year of study. pursue a career in teaching. Depending on your campus, you can choose an elective major in Health and Physical Education Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and teaching or Leadership in Outdoor Education. Students can Recreation (ACHPER): As a graduate, you will be eligible also choose two elective minors equipping you with your major for membership with ACHPER. The benefits of membership and minor study areas to pursue further studies and a career in include access to professional development programs, reduced teaching. registration costs to national conferences and access to seminars and workshops. Course structure: Completion of 240 credit points (cp), comprised of core units (120cp), major/minor and electives Pathways to further study: The honours degree is an (80cp), industry experience (20cp), Core Curriculum units additional year of study (fourth year) on top of the three-year (20cp), and EXSC205 industry experience preparation (0cp). Bachelor of Physical Activity and Health Science. To be eligible for admission to the honours degree, you must have completed Professional experience: As part of your degree, you must a relevant bachelor degree and attained a GPA of 5.5 on the complete 140 hours of appropriate industry experience. These ACU seven-point scale in that degree. can be commenced, in part, in year two and completed in year You may also be eligible to continue your studies in a range of three, or completed entirely in year three. postgraduate programs including in high performance sport, Accreditation: exercise rehabilitation, early childhood, primary or secondary Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA): Depending education. on elective unit choices, the offering of a major that meets Career path examples: Physical activity officer, exercise ESSA Graduate Entry Membership requirements will provide scientist, fitness advisor, health and fitness consultant, allied graduates of these majors with an avenue to pursue further health assistant. study in order to attain Accredited Exercise Physiology Further information: For the latest information about this (AEP) accreditation. Importantly, ACU offers a National course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bpahs University Course Accreditation Program (NUCAP)-accredited
SAMPLE COURSE MAP – BACHELOR OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH SCIENCE Semester 1 Growth, motor development Nutrition and exercise Human biology 1 Elective and ageing Semester 2 Anatomical foundations of Research and ethics in Self and community: Elective
YEAR 1 YEAR exercise science exercise science exploring the anatomy of modern society Semester 1 Physiological bases of exercise Psychology of sport Functional anatomy Elective Semester 2 Health and exercise Resistance training: science Exercise testing, prescription Elective psychology and application and delivery YEAR 2 YEAR Industry experience preparation Semester 1 Industry experience Motor control and learning Elective Semester 2 Justice and change in a global Elective Elective Elective
YEAR 3 YEAR world
99 Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Education
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) Brisbane Duration: 3 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) Melbourne Year fee: A$24,336 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: B (65-74%) Strathfield Total fee: A$73,008 PTE: 58 (50 min per band) Cricos: 096065M CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests)
Why study this program? and learning; The aquatic environment and the outdoor • T ransform your passion for sport into a lifelong career with a experience; River journeys and connections to place; degree that’s focused on community health and wellbeing. Leadership practices and the outdoor experience; Evaluation • Use your sports expertise to address a wide range of health of the outdoor experience; Physiological bases of exercise; and issues, from physical to psychological, that prevent people either Leadership development in team games, Leadership from living full and active lives. development in physical activity (Brisbane and Melbourne), or Games and sport skills or Aquatics and athletics (Strathfield). • Prepare for professional opportunities in outdoor leadership, sport and coaching, exercise science, health and health Professional experience: You will complete 140 hours of promotion. appropriate industry experience (practicum) as part of your degree. Course description: Become a leader in outdoor education and recreation. You will learn about human health, wellness Pathways to further study: The honours degree is an and performance, with a focus on the role of sport, exercise additional year of study (fourth year) on top of the three-year and outdoor education. You’ll examine these areas from Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Education. To be eligible for psychological, physiological and exercise prescription admission to the honours degree, you must have completed a perspectives, and explore them in the contexts of community relevant bachelor degree and attained a GPA of 5.5 on the ACU health, wellbeing, recreational physical activity, sports seven-point scale in that degree. As a graduate you may also performance and outdoor education leadership. of postgraduate coursework programs, eg masters, graduate diplomas and graduate certificates. Course structure: Completion of 240 credit points (cp), comprised of specified units (160cp), elective units or minor Career path examples: Outdoor education instructor, units (40cp), industry experience (20cp), and Core Curriculum commercial and educational outdoor leader, adventure units (20cp). therapist, outdoor recreation leader, camp director. Specified units: Human biology 1; Anatomical foundations Further information: For the latest information about this of exercise science; Growth, motor development and ageing; course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bsoe Research and ethics in exercise science; Psychology of sport;Nutrition and exercise; Foundations of the outdoor experience; Journeying in the natural world; Motor control
ACU Brisbane
100 SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February Completion of an undergraduate degree that IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) Brisbane Duration: 1.5 years is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) Melbourne Year fee: A$24,104 Australia (ESSA) at Exercise Science level ACU: B (65-74%) Strathfield Total fee: A$36,156 with one of the following: PTE: 58 (50 min per band) Cricos: 076036D 1. (i) a grade point average (GPA) of at least CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests) 4.6 on the ACU seven-point scale; or (ii) evidence of substantial relevant industry experience for at least one year post- bachelor graduation; or (iii) have completed ACU’s Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries, or 2. have met the requirements of ESSA Graduate assessment for postgraduate study, and have completed a bachelor degree or higher in exercise science or related field with one of the following: (i) a grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.6 on the ACU seven-point scale; or (ii) evidence of substantial relevant industry experience for at least one year post- bachelor graduation; or (iii) have completed ACU’s Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries, and 3. submit a curriculum vitae outlining relevant industry experience for this course of study, and 4. submit professional referee/s information relevant to industry experience.
Why study this program? Accreditation: Graduates are currently eligible to apply to • L earn to use exercise for the prevention, treatment and become accredited exercise physiologists through ESSA. As rehabilitation of complex and chronic diseases and an accredited exercise physiologist, you will be eligible to workplace injuries, and as a tool to enhance general health apply for a provider number through Medicare, the Australian outcomes. Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs, state-based • Build experience in exercise testing and prescription, Workcover, Comcare and many private health insurers, movement analysis, sports performance and mental including Medibank Private, GMF Health, BUPA, HBF, Grand wellbeing, and develop a holistic picture of the exercise United, NIB, CBHS, Teachers’ Health Fund, Australian Unity, physiology role. HCF, AHM and Reserve Bank Health. This degree is fully accredited for graduates in the program to 2023. • R eceive professional accreditation from ESSA for your studies and complete 360 hours of professional clinical Career path examples: Chronic disease management, experience as you go. musculoskeletal rehabilitation, return-to-work conditioning, primary prevention/wellness, health and fitness, strength and Course description: This degree will provide you with an conditioning, workplace wellness, community health. in-depth understanding of how to use exercise as preventative, prescriptive and rehabilitative process for complex and chronic Further information: For the latest information about this disease, work-related injuries and to promote good health. course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/mcep Course structure: Completion of 120 credit points (cp), comprised of: Occupational assessment and rehabilitation; Neurological analysis, prescription and rehabilitation; Lifestyle and exercise counselling; Cardiometabolic analysis and rehabilitation; Responsible clinical practice; Clinical experience 1; Clinical experience 2; Applied anatomy for clinical exercise physiologists.
101 Teaching
Teach the mind. Inspire the soul.
If teaching is your dream, you will get the chance to make a huge difference to the lives of young people. You’ll shape minds, inspire ambition and impact the future.
MEET OUR INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS Our hands-on courses put you in front of the class. You’ll get to teach in educational settings at different stages of your degree to ensure your practical experience evolves alongside your theoretical knowledge base in education. We have collaborative partnerships with many educational organisations, schools, community groups and agencies. These relationships give our students the opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills and experience through embedded learning experiences, practicum and placements.
Note: For successful completion of all initial teacher education courses, students are required to demonstrate they have met mandatory approved benchmarks in both literacy and numeracy, evidenced through LANTITE (Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education). To apply for all initial teacher education courses you will need to complete a suitability for teaching assessment as part of your application. The assessment ensures students have a balanced mix of academic and non-academic qualities. Requirements for working with children: All students must apply for and obtain background checks as required by federal and state/territory laws, including the Working with Vulnerable People Check, Working with Children Check and National Police Check, before they are permitted to participate in the professional experience program. International students must also bring police check documentation from their own countries.
102 TEACHING
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years)
Academic requirements English requirements Campus: Entry: February: Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.5 (6.5 min per band) Brisbane all campuses. Certificate, including studies in English and iBT: 79 (min 24W, 20S&L & 19R) Melbourne July: Melbourne, mathematics (see table of recognised high ACU: B (65-74%) North Sydney Strathfield only. school qualifications on pages 138-141). PTE: 58 (58 min per band) Strathfield Duration: 4 years CAE: 176 (min 176 all tests) Year fee: A$24,104 Total fee: A$96,416 Cricos: 083213M
Why study this program? Professional experience: During your degree, you will • Enrol in a leading education degree that’s built on more complete professional experience consisting of up to 80 days than 100 years of teacher education experience. of structured observational tasks and supervised professional • Study general education concepts as well as specialist experience in prior-to-school and primary educational settings, subjects that are focused on the early learning experience. including 10 days of community engagement. • Graduate with a strong grounding in early childhood Accreditation: Upon completion of this course, you will practice and theory, and prepare to play a formative role be eligible to seek accreditation as a four-year-trained early in shaping young children’s lives. childhood teacher in early childhood settings. Course description: As an early childhood educator, you will Requirements for working with children: See page 102. help young children develop critical lifelong skills, engaging Career path examples: Early childhood educator, them through art, music, maths, science and literacy. You kindergarten teacher, policy developer. will also become adept at managing social, cultural and developmental diversity. Further information: For the latest information about this course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bece Course structure: Completion of 320 credit points (cp), comprised of education studies (90cp), curriculum foundation studies (70cp), curriculum and pedagogy (80cp), Core Curriculum units (20cp), electives (30cp), professional experience units (30cp), community engagement unit.
SAMPLE COURSE MAP – BACHELOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS) Semester 1 Elective Science, inquiry and Children’s literature for Contexts for learning sustainability literacy and development Semester 2 Creative arts in the Exploring mathematics 1 Linguistics for literacy Self and community:
YEAR 1 YEAR early years exploring the anatomy of modern society Semester 1 Elective Mathematics learning Literacy education 1 Indigenous cultures and teaching 1 and peoples or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives for educators Semester 2 Professional identity Partnerships: inclusive Elective Curriculum decision- YEAR 2 YEAR as teacher in early and diverse learning making in the early learning contexts years: connections and continuities (three to five years) 15 days Semester 1 Positive environments Creating inclusive, Early childhood Understanding Community for learning and safe and supportive curriculum and self and society: engagement: development learning environments pedagogy contemporary 70 hours perspectives Semester 2 Infant and toddler The pedagogy of Arts and meaning Exploring Professional YEAR 3 YEAR studies relationships making in early mathematics 2 experience: birth to two childhood years 15 days Semester 1 Professional practice The ecology of Health, wellbeing and Advanced professional induction childhoods physical education in the practicum (birth to five early years years) 20 days Semester 2 Early childhood Supporting young Extended advanced YEAR 4 YEAR leadership, children’s social professional practicum management and competence (birth to five years) advocacy 20 days
103 Bachelor of Education suite
Our Bachelor of Education courses are flexible By pairing the Bachelor of Education to meet your needs and interests. Depending specialisation degrees with other degrees, you on your choice of specialisation, our courses will graduate with a double degree and as a provide you the option to pick a pathway into a qualified teacher in subject specialisation from range of school settings and specialist teacher day one. Pair your education degree with: roles in: • Bachelor of Arts • Early childhood and primary • Bachelor of Exercise Science • Primary All our courses allow you to teach in • Primary and special education government, independent, and Catholic and • Primary and secondary other faith-based schools. • Secondary • Secondary and special education
ACU Ballarat
104 TEACHING
Ranked 56 IN THE WORLD FOR EDUCATION (Academic Ranking of World Universities, Subject Rankings 2020)
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February: Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.5 (7.0 W&R, 7.5 S&L) Ballarat all campuses. Certificate, including studies in mathematics iBT: 94 (min 29W, 24S & 27R&L) Blacktown July: Melbourne, and English (see table of recognised high ACU: A+ (80 or above) Brisbane Strathfield only. school qualifications on pages 138-141). PTE: Min 65 R&W, 73 S&L Canberra Duration: 4 years Non-academic requirements: CAE: Min 185 R&W, 191 S&L Melbourne Year fee: A$24,104 All applicants will be required to complete a North Sydney Total fee: A$96,416 non-academic assessment. This assessment Strathfield Cricos: 063890F is to demonstrate suitability for teaching and will be part of your application when applying for admission into this course. For more information visit acu.edu.au/1200641
Why study this program? Professional experience: During your degree, you will • Enrol in a leading education degree that’s built on more than complete professional experience placements consisting of up 100 years of teacher education experience. to 95 days of school-based learning experiences, structured • Become an effective and compassionate teacher who can observational tasks, supervised professional experience in guide students through their formative learning years. prior-to-school and primary educational settings, and 70 hours of community engagement. • Embark on a meaningful career through which you can influence education curriculum and policy development. Accreditation: Upon graduation, you will be eligible for registration as a primary school or early childhood teacher in Course description: As an early childhood and primary government, independent and Catholic schools, and in early teacher, you will inspire and help children develop critical childhood settings. lifelong skills from birth to Year 6. You will engage them through key curriculum areas such as art, music, maths, Requirements for working with children: See page 102. science, English, and health and physical education, and Career path examples: Early childhood teacher, primary gain the practical skills to manage social, cultural and school teacher, educator; policy developer. developmental diversity. By selecting religious education and/ or theology units, you will be eligible to teach in Catholic and Further information: For the latest information about this other faith-based schools. course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/beecp Course structure: Completion of 320 credit points (cp), comprised of education studies (70cp), effective teaching (60cp), primary curriculum and discipline studies (100 cp), early childhood specialisation (70cp), and Core Curriculum (20cp).
105 SAMPLE COURSE MAP – BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRIMARY) Semester 1 Understanding learning Educational thought Foundations of literacy Self and community: Literacy and numeracy and teaching exploring the anatomy diagnostic of modern society Semester 2 Professional Understanding Digital cultures and Exploring early
YEAR 1 YEAR communication learners and their capabilities childhood contexts contexts: community – families and engagement community Semester 1 Effective teaching 1: Arts curriculum, Humanities and social Children's literature for Literacy and numeracy becoming a teacher pedagogy and sciences curriculum, literacy test assessment (F-6) pedagogy and assessment (F-6)
YEAR 2 YEAR Semester 2 Effective teaching 2: Mathematics English curriculum, Health and wellbeing curriculum, planning curriculum, pedagogy pedagogy and in the early years and pedagogy and assessment 1 assessment 1 (P-2) Semester 1 Effective teaching 3: Mathematics English curriculum, Learning through play: engaging learners and curriculum, pedagogy pedagogy and early years curriculum managing learning and assessment 2 (F-6) assessment 2 (3-6) and play-based environments pedagogies Semester 2 Health and physical Science curriculum, Supporting young Infant and toddler YEAR 3 YEAR education curriculum, pedagogy and children’s social studies pedagogy and assessment (F-6) competence assessment (F-6) Summer or Aboriginal and Professional Torres Strait Islander Term 1 knowledges, histories and culture Semester 1 Effective teaching 4: Technology curriculum, Comparative Leadership: diverse learning and pedagogy and education: local and management and inclusive education assessment (F-6) global contexts or administration International study YEAR 4 YEAR opportunity Semester 2 Effective teaching 5: Justice and change in a Effective teaching assessment and data global world 6: professional informed practice engagement and reflection
ACU Melbourne
106 TEACHING
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February: all Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.5 (7.0 W&R, 7.5 S&L) Ballarat campuses. July: Certificate, including studies in mathematics iBT: 94 (min 29W, 24S, 27L&R) Blacktown Brisbane, Melbourne, and English (see table of recognised high ACU: A+ (80 or above) Brisbane Strathfield only. school qualifications on pages 138-141). PTE: Min 65 R&W, 73 S&L Canberra Duration: 4 years Non-academic requirements: CAE: Min 185 R&W, 191 S&L Melbourne Year fee: A$24,104 All applicants will be required to complete a North Sydney Total fee: A$96,416 non-academic assessment. This assessment Strathfield Cricos: 040836B is to demonstrate suitability for teaching and will be part of your application when applying for admission into this course. For more information visit acu.edu.au/1200641
Why study this program? Course structure: Completion of 320 credit points (cp), • Enrol in a leading Australian education degree designed comprised of education studies (70cp), effective teaching to meet the changing needs of the teaching profession in a (60cp), primary curriculum and discipline studies (100cp), primary education setting. primary subject specialisation (70cp), and Core Curriculum • Become a hands-on practitioner by engaging with regional (20cp). and metropolitan opportunities. Professional experience: All initial teacher education • Prepare for a career where you can help make a difference in programs include a professional experience component, where the lives of children by influencing education curriculum and pre-service teachers practise teaching in an educational policies across Australia. context under the direct supervision and guidance of an appropriately qualified teacher. Course description: As a primary teacher you will have a creative, challenging and rewarding career helping and Requirements for working with children: See page 102. inspiring children to develop important lifelong skills. You will Accreditation: Graduates are eligible for registration as a become adept at managing social, cultural and developmental primary teacher in government, independent, Catholic, and diversity. You can choose from a range of subject areas other faith-based schools. in English, mathematics, health and physical education, Career path examples: Primary school teacher, educator in Indigenous education, languages (Spanish or Italian), science community education centres, private colleges and inclusive and technologies, religious education and arts. These subject education settings; policy development. areas enable the development of deep knowledge and highly effective classroom teaching. Currently there is no pairing Further information: For the latest information about this of BEd primary with other degrees. By selecting religious course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bep education and/or theology units, you will be eligible to teach in Catholic and other faith-based schools.
SAMPLE COURSE MAP – BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY) Semester 1 Understanding learning and Educational thought Linguistic knowledge for Self and community: Literacy and teaching the Australian curriculum exploring the anatomy numeracy of modern society diagnostic Semester 2 Professional communication Understanding learners Digital cultures and Primary teaching YEAR 1 YEAR and their contexts: capabilities specialisation community engagement Semester 1 Effective teaching 1: teachers Arts curriculum, Humanities and social Primary teaching Literacy and and teaching pedagogy and sciences curriculum, specialisation numeracy test assessment (F-6) pedagogy and assessment (F-6)
YEAR 2 YEAR Semester 2 Effective teaching 2: Mathematics English curriculum, Primary teaching principles of curriculum, curriculum, pedagogy pedagogy and assessment specialisation planning and pedagogy and assessment 1 (F-6) 1 (P-2) Semester 1 Effective teaching 3: engaging Mathematics English curriculum, Primary teaching learners and managing curriculum, pedagogy pedagogy and assessment specialisation learning environments and assessment 2 (F-6) 2 (3-6) Semester 2 Health and physical education Science curriculum, Comparative education: Primary teaching
YEAR 3 YEAR curriculum, pedagogy and pedagogy and local and global contexts specialisation assessment (F-6) assessment (F-6) or International study opportunity Summer or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Professional Islander knowledges, histories Term 1 and culture Semester 1 Effective teaching 4: diverse Technology curriculum, Primary teaching Primary teaching learning and inclusive pedagogy and specialisation specialisation education assessment (F-6) YEAR 4 YEAR Semester 2 Effective teaching 5: Justice and change in a Effective teaching 6: assessment and data informed global world professional engagement practice and reflection
107 Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary)
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February: all Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.5 (7.0 W&R, 7.5 S&L) Brisbane campuses. July: Certificate, including studies in mathematics iBT: 94 (min 29W, 24S, 27L&R) Canberra Brisbane, Melbourne, and English (see table of recognised high ACU: A+ (80 or above) Melbourne Strathfield only. school qualifications on pages 138-141). PTE: Min 65 R&W, 73 S&L Strathfield Duration: 4 years Non-academic requirements: CAE: Min 185 R&W, 191 S&L Year fee: A$24,104 All applicants will be required to complete a Total fee: A$96,416 non-academic assessment. This assessment Cricos: 0102075 is to demonstrate suitability for teaching and will be part of your application when applying for admission into this course. For more information visit acu.edu.au/1200641
Why study this program? Professional experience: All initial teacher education • Enrol in a leading education degree offering teacher programs include a professional experience component, where education experience designed to meet the challenges in a pre-service teachers practise teaching in an educational context under the direct supervision and guidance of an primary and secondary school setting. appropriately qualified teacher. • Become an effective and compassionate teacher who will guide students to succeed and reach their fullest potential. Requirements for working with children: See page 102. • Be a role model and inspiring mentor whom future leaders Accreditation: Upon graduation, you will be eligible for will look up to with a range of diverse career options. registration as a primary and secondary teacher in government, Course description: As both a primary and secondary independent, Catholic, and other faith-based schools. teacher you will be able to inspire, nurture and develop Career path examples: Primary school teacher; secondary expertise in young people. You will become qualified to teach school teacher; educator in community education centres, across the schooling year levels from primary to Year 12. This private colleges and inclusive education settings; policy course gives you the flexibility of multiple career options. You development. will develop knowledge and skills in primary curriculum and one specialist secondary teaching area. By selecting religious Further information: For the latest information about this education and/or theology units, you will be eligible to teach course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/beps in Catholic and other faith-based schools. Course structure: Completion of 320 credit points (cp) comprised of education studies (70cp), effective teaching (60cp), primary curriculum and discipline studies (100cp), secondary teaching area (80cp) and core curriculum (10cp).
SAMPLE COURSE MAP – BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY AND SECONDARY) Semester 1 Understanding learning Educational thought Linguistic knowledge for the Self and community: Literacy and and teaching Australian curriculum exploring the anatomy numeracy of modern society diagnostic Semester 2 Professional Understanding learners Digital cultures and Secondary discipline 1 YEAR 1 YEAR communication and their contexts: capabilities community engagement Semester 1 Effective teaching 1: Arts curriculum, Humanities and social Secondary discipline 2 Literacy and teachers and teaching pedagogy and assessment sciences curriculum, pedagogy numeracy test (F-6) and assessment (F-6) Semester 2 Effective teaching 2: Mathematics curriculum, Teaching and assessment for Secondary discipline 3 YEAR 2 YEAR principles of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment the F-2 English curriculum planning and pedagogy 1 (F-6) Semester 1 Effective teaching 3: Mathematics curriculum, English curriculum, pedagogy Secondary discipline 4 engaging learners and pedagogy and assessment and assessment 2 (3-6) managing learning 2 (F-6) environments Semester 2 Health and physical Science curriculum, Comparative education: Secondary discipline 5 YEAR 3 YEAR education curriculum, pedagogy and assessment local and global contexts pedagogy and assessment (F-6) or International study (F-6) opportunity Summer or Aboriginal and Torres Professional Strait Islander knowledges, Term 1 histories and culture Semester 1 Effective teaching 4: Technology curriculum, Secondary discipline 6 Secondary discipline 7 diverse learning and pedagogy and assessment inclusive education (F-6) YEAR 4 YEAR Semester 2 Effective teaching 5: Secondary Discipline 8 Effective teaching 6: assessment and data professional engagement and informed practice reflection
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Bachelor of Education (Primary and Special Education)
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February: all Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.5 (7.0 W&R, 7.5 S&L) Ballarat campuses. July: Certificate, including studies in mathematics iBT: 94 (min 29W, 24S, 27L&R) Brisbane Brisbane, Melbourne, and English (see table of recognised high ACU: A+ (80 or above) Melbourne Strathfield only. school qualifications on pages 138-141). PTE: Min 65 R&W, 73 S&L North Sydney Duration: 4 years Non-academic requirements: CAE: Min 185 R&W, 191 S&L Strathfield Year fee: A$24,104 All applicants will be required to complete a Total fee: A$96,416 non-academic assessment. This assessment Cricos: 0102076 is to demonstrate suitability for teaching and will be part of your application when applying for admission into this course. For more information visit acu.edu.au/1200641
Why study this program? Professional experience: All initial teacher education • Enrol in a leading Australian education degree designed programs include a professional experience component, where to meet the changing needs of teaching in a primary and pre-service teachers practise teaching in an educational context under the direct supervision and guidance of an inclusive education setting. appropriately qualified teacher. • Gain practical skills and experience as a qualified teacher in challenging and diverse teaching environments. Accreditation: Graduates are eligible for registration as a • Embark on a meaningful career and excel in delivering primary or special education teacher in a primary, government, education with a preferred subject specialisation. independent, Catholic, and other faith-based schools, and can work in inclusive education settings. Course description: Prepare to be a primary teacher who is a specialist in special education, so you can nurture the Requirements for working with children: See page 102. development of those with a disability or learning and Career path examples: Primary school teacher; special needs behavioural difficulties. By studying this course, you will primary school teacher; educator in community education also gain the practical skills to manage social, cultural and centres, private colleges and inclusive education settings; developmental diversity. In addition to becoming a special policy development. education teacher, you can choose to specialise in English or mathematics. Further information: For the latest information about this course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bepse Course structure: Completion of 320 credit points (cp) comprised of education studies (70cp), effective teaching (60cp), primary curriculum and discipline studies (100cp), first teaching area (80cp) and core curriculum (20cp).
SAMPLE COURSE MAP – BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY AND SPECIAL EDUCATION) Semester 1 Understanding learning Educational thought Foundations of Literacy Self and community: Literacy and numeracy and teaching exploring the anatomy diagnostic of modern society Semester 2 Professional Understanding learners Digital cultures and Special education 1 YEAR 1 YEAR communication and their contexts: capabilities community engagement Semester 1 Effective teaching 1: Arts curriculum, Humanities and social Special education 2 Literacy and numeracy teachers and teaching pedagogy and sciences curriculum, test assessment (F-6) pedagogy and assessment (F-6) Semester 2 Effective teaching Mathematics English curriculum, Special education 3 YEAR 2 YEAR 2: principles of curriculum, pedagogy pedagogy and curriculum, planning and assessment 1 (F-6) assessment 1 (P-2) and pedagogy Semester 1 Effective teaching 3: Mathematics English curriculum, Special education 4 engaging learners and curriculum, pedagogy pedagogy and managing learning and assessment 2 (F-6) assessment 2 (3-6) environments Semester 2 Health and physical Science curriculum, Comparative Special education 5
YEAR 3 YEAR education curriculum, pedagogy and education: local and pedagogy and assessment (F-6) global contexts or assessment (F-6) International study opportunity Summer or Aboriginal and Professional Torres Strait Islander Term 1 knowledges, histories and culture Semester 1 Effective teaching 4: Technology curriculum, Special education 6 Special education 7 diverse learning and pedagogy and
YEAR 4 YEAR inclusive education assessment (F-6) Semester 2 Effective teaching 5: Justice and change in a Effective teaching 6: assessment and data global world professional engagement informed practice and reflection
109 Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February: all Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.5 (7.0 W&R, 7.5 S&L) Brisbane campuses. July: Certificate, including studies in mathematics iBT: 102 M(24 R&S, 27 W&L) Canberra Brisbane, Melbourne, and English (see table of recognised high ACU: A+ (80 or above) Melbourne Strathfield only. school qualifications on pages 138-141). PTE: Min 58 (R&W, 73 S&L) Strathfield Duration: 4 years Non-academic requirements: CAE: Min 185 (R&W, 191 S&L) Year fee: A$24,104 All applicants will be required to complete a Total fee: A$96,416 non-academic assessment. This assessment Cricos: 0102077 is to demonstrate suitability for teaching and will be part of your application when applying for admission into this course. For more information visit acu.edu.au/1200641
Why study this program? Professional experience: All initial teacher education • This course is designed for those seeking to teach in programs include a professional experience component, where a secondary school setting and to meet the education pre-service teachers practise teaching in an educational context under the direct supervision and guidance of an challenges of the 21st century. appropriately qualified teacher. • Gain hands-on skills and experience in guiding students to succeed through their secondary learning years. Requirements for working with children: See page 102. • Make an impact in your career as a secondary teacher in Accreditation: Upon graduation, you will be eligible diverse and challenging education settings. for registration as a secondary teacher in government, Course description: Step right into our classroom and be independent, Catholic, and other faith-based schools. equipped to become a leader in your own right. You’ll graduate Career path examples: Secondary school teacher; educator with two teaching areas and gain the confidence, skills and in community education centres, private colleges and inclusive practical experience to teach across the stages of secondary education settings; policy development. school. These teaching areas enable the development of depth study and highly effective classroom teaching. Studies may be Further information: For the latest information about this extended by pairing this course with other degrees allowing course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bedsec you to graduate with diverse career options. Course structure: Completion of 320 credit points (cp) comprised of education studies (70cp), effective teaching (60cp), first teaching area (80cp), special education specialisation (70cp), units to extend first or second teaching area or electives (20cp) and core curriculum (20cp).
SAMPLE COURSE MAP – BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SECONDARY) Semester 1 Understanding learning and Educational thought Self and community: Secondary discipline 1a Literacy and teaching exploring the anatomy of numeracy modern society diagnostic Semester 2 Professional communication Understanding learners Digital cultures and Secondary discipline 2a YEAR 1 YEAR and their contexts: capabilities community engagement Semester 1 Effective teaching 1: Secondary discipline 1b Secondary discipline 2b Secondary discipline 2c Literacy and becoming a teacher numeracy test Semester 2 Effective teaching 2: Secondary discipline 1c Secondary discipline 2d Secondary discipline 1:
YEAR 2 YEAR curriculum, planning and curriculum, pedagogy pedagogy and assessment Semester 1 Effective teaching 3: engaging Secondary discipline 1f Secondary discipline Secondary discipline 1: learners and managing extension or Elective curriculum, pedagogy learning environments and assessment Semester 2 Secondary discipline 1e Secondary discipline 1f Comparative education: Secondary discipline 2:
YEAR 3 YEAR local and global contexts curriculum pedagogy or International study and assessment opportunity Summer or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Professional Islander knowledges, histories Term 1 and culture Semester 1 Effective teaching 4: diverse Secondary discipline Secondary discipline Secondary discipline 2: learning and inclusive extension or Elective extension or Elective curriculum pedagogy education and assessment YEAR 4 YEAR Semester 2 Effective teaching 5: Justice and change in a Effective teaching 6: assessment and data informed global world professional engagement practice and reflection
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Bachelor of Education (Secondary and Special Education)
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February: all Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.5 (7.0 W&R, 7.5 S&L) Brisbane campuses. July: Certificate, including studies in mathematics iBT: 102 M(24 R&S, 27 W&L) Canberra Brisbane, Melbourne, and English (see table of recognised high ACU: A+ (80 or above) Melbourne Strathfield only. school qualifications on pages 138-141). PTE: Min 58 (R&W, 73 S&L) Strathfield Duration: 4 years Non-academic requirements: CAE: Min 185 (R&W, 191 S&L) Year fee: A$24,104 All applicants will be required to complete a Total fee: A$96,416 non-academic assessment. This assessment Cricos: 0102078 is to demonstrate suitability for teaching and will be part of your application when applying for admission into this course. For more information visit acu.edu.au/1200641
Why study this program? Professional experience: All initial teacher education • Enrol in a leading Australian education degree designed programs include a professional experience component, where to meet the changing needs of teaching in a secondary and pre-service teachers practise teaching in an educational context under the direct supervision and guidance of an inclusive education setting. appropriately qualified teacher. • Become a hands-on practitioner qualified to teach young people with special needs and/or disabilities, having gained Requirements for working with children: See page 102. many skills and important knowledge by undertaking Accreditation: Graduates are eligible for registration as compulsory professional experience placements. a Special Education teacher in secondary, government, • Embark on a meaningful and rewarding career which independent, Catholic, and other faith-based schools, and can centres around inclusion, personal growth and ethical work in inclusive education settings. practice. Course description: Study the Bachelor of Education Career path examples: Secondary school teacher; special needs secondary school teacher, educator in community (Secondary and Special Education) to develop the skills education centres, private colleges and inclusive education to become a special education teacher and address the settings; policy development. diverse academic and developmental needs of young people. You’ll gain discipline expertise to teach across the stages of Further information: For the latest information about this secondary school. course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/besse Course structure: Completion of 320 credit points (cp) comprised of education studies (70cp), effective teaching (60cp), first teaching area (80cp), special education specialisation (70cp), units to extend first or second teaching area or electives (20cp) and core curriculum (20cp).
SAMPLE COURSE MAP – BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SECONDARY AND SPECIAL EDUCATION) Semester 1 Understanding learning and Educational thought Self and community: Secondary discipline Literacy and teaching exploring the anatomy 1a numeracy of modern society diagnostic Semester 2 Professional communication Understanding learners Digital cultures and Special education 1 YEAR 1 YEAR and their contexts: capabilities community engagement Semester 1 Effective teaching 1: Secondary discipline 1b Special education 2 Special education 3 Literacy and becoming a teacher numeracy test Semester 2 Effective teaching 2: Secondary discipline 3 Special education 4 Secondary discipline:
YEAR 2 YEAR curriculum, planning and curriculum, pedagogy pedagogy and assessment 1 Semester 1 Effective teaching 3: engaging Secondary discipline 4 Special education 5 Secondary discipline: learners and managing curriculum, pedagogy learning environments and assessment 2 Semester 2 Secondary discipline 5 Secondary discipline 6 Comparative education: Special education 6
YEAR 3 YEAR local and global contexts or International study opportunity Summer or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Professional Islander knowledges, histories Term 1 and culture Semester 1 Effective teaching 4: diverse Secondary discipline Secondary discipline Special education 7 learning and inclusive extension or Elective extension or Elective education YEAR 4 YEAR Semester 2 Effective teaching 5: Justice and change in a Effective teaching 6: assessment and data informed global world professional engagement practice and reflection
111 Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February: Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.5 (7.0 W&R, 7.5 S&L) Brisbane Humanities, Technology Certificate, including studies in mathematics iBT: 94 (min 29W, S24, 27R&L) Melbourne (Strathfield); and English (see table of recognised high ACU: A+ (80 or above) Strathfield Mathematics, Visual school qualifications on pages 138-141). PTE: 65 R&W, min 73 S&L Arts (Melbourne and Non-academic requirements: CAE: Min 185 R&W, 191 S&L) Strathfield only). All applicants will be required to complete a July: Humanities, non-academic assessment. This assessment Mathematics (Melbourne is to demonstrate suitability for teaching and and Strathfield only). will be part of your application when applying Duration: 4.5 years for admission into this course. For more (or 4 years full-time information visit acu.edu.au/1200641 accelerated mode). Year fee: A$24,104 Total fee: $108,468 Cricos: 0102079 (Humanities) 0102080 (Mathematics) 0102082 (Technology) 0102083 (Visual Arts)
Course description: Our teaching courses give you the choose from a wide range of majors and minors – with minors tools to be that teacher that students remember and, just as becoming your second teaching area. To see what’s on offer, importantly, mentor and lead the next generation. You’ll get refer to the table on page 113. to teach in schools and educational settings at different stages All our teaching courses allow you to teach in government, of your course ensuring your practical experience evolves independent, and Catholic and other faith-based schools. alongside your theoretical knowledge base in the discipline of Education. Further information: For the latest information about this Our Bachelor of Education programs are flexible, with a course, please refer to: common first year across our courses. acu.edu.au/courses/bebah (Humanities) Our secondary teaching and arts double degrees give you acu.edu.au/courses/bebam (Mathematics) the flexibility to combine your interest in teaching with a acu.edu.au/courses/bebat (Technology) humanities, mathematics, technology or visual arts. You can acu.edu.au/courses/bebava (Visual Arts)
SAMPLE COURSE MAP – BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SECONDARY)/BACHELOR OF ARTS (HUMANITIES, MATHEMATICS, TECHNOLOGY, VISUAL ARTS) Semester 1 Understanding Educational thought Self and community: Secondary discipline 1a Literacy and numeracy learning and teaching exploring the anatomy diagnostic of modern society
YEAR 1 YEAR Semester 2 Professional Understanding learners Digital cultures and Secondary discipline 2 communication and their contexts capabilities Semester 1 Effective teaching 1: Secondary discipline 1b Secondary discipline 2 Literacy and numeracy teachers and teaching test Semester 2 Effective teaching Secondary discipline 1 Secondary discipline 2 Secondary discipline 1: Secondary discipline 2: principles of curriculum, pedagogy extension or Elective YEAR 2 YEAR curriculum, planning and assessment and pedagogy Semester 1 Effective teaching 3: Secondary discipline 1 Secondary discipline 2d Secondary discipline 1: Secondary discipline engaging learners and curriculum, pedagogy extension or Elective managing learning and assessment environments Semester 2 Secondary discipline 1 Secondary discipline 1 Comparative Secondary discipline 2: Secondary discipline
YEAR 3 YEAR education: local and curriculum, pedagogy extension or Elective global contexts or and assessment International study opportunity Summer or Aboriginal and Professional Torres Strait Islander Term 1 knowledges, histories and culture Semester 1 Effective teaching 4: Secondary discipline Secondary discipline Secondary discipline 2: Secondary discipline diverse learning and extension or Elective extension or Elective curriculum, pedagogy extension or Elective inclusive education and assessment YEAR 4 YEAR Semester 2 Effective teaching 5: Justice and change in a Effective teaching assessment and data global world 6: professional informed practice engagement and reflection
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MAJORS AND MINORS LISTING – BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SECONDARY)/BACHELOR OF ARTS BRISBANE MELBOURNE SYDNEY Majors/minors Majors/minors Majors/minors Business studies Business studies (major only) Business studies Drama Drama Drama English Economics (minor only) Economics History English English Music Geography (minor only) Geography Study of religions or Theological studies** Healthy development (minor only) History Visual arts History Study of religions Minors Mathematics Minors Geography Music (major only) Computing HUMANITIES Psychology (minor only) Mathematics Study of religions or Theological studies** Sociology Minors that should be taken with two units in either history or geography Philosophy Politics and international relations Sociology
Major Minors Minors Mathematics Drama Computing Economics Drama English Economics Geography English Healthy development Geography History History Psychology Sociology Theological studies or Study of religions** Study of religions MATHEMATICS Minors that should be taken with two units in either history or geography Philosophy Politics and international relations Sociology
Major Minor
Technology Computing TECHNOLOGY
Minors Minors Drama Business studies Economics Computing Geography Drama Healthy development Economics History Geography English History Mathematics English Psychology
VISUAL ARTS VISUAL Theological studies or Study of religions** Mathematics Minors that must be taken with two units in Study of religions either history or geography Philosophy Politics and international relations Sociology *Subject to permission from course coordinator. **Unit offerings include options in theology and religious education that enable students to teach in Catholic/Lutheran schools. Note: Major and minor offerings are subject to change. Consult the course browser on the ACU website for the most current information.
113 Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/ Bachelor of Exercise Science
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.0 W&R, 7.5 S&L Brisbane Duration: 4.5 years Certificate, including studies in mathematics iBT: 94 (29W, 24S, 27R&L) Melbourne (or 4 years full-time and English (see table of recognised high ACU: A+ (80 or above) accelerated mode). school qualifications on pages 138-141). PTE: Min 65 R&W, 73 L&S, Year fee: A$24,104 Non-academic requirements: CAE: Min 185 R&W, 191 L&S Total fee: $108,468 All applicants will be required to complete a Cricos: 0102084 non-academic assessment. This assessment is to demonstrate suitability for teaching and will be part of your application when applying for admission into this course. For more information visit acu.edu.au/1200641
Course description: Combine your love of sport and exercise Further information: For the latest information about this with teaching to be a standout in the classroom. As a health, course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bebes physical education (PE) or personal development teacher, you will understand how the human body works, and the vital role of exercise in health, wellbeing and performance. This double degree unlocks the door to a broad range of teaching options. Depending on the units you pick, you will graduate with health, physical education and personal development qualifications, and the ability to teach a second teaching area depending on the minor units you choose. Bachelor of Educational Studies
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February: Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) Ballarat all campuses. July: Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L &13) Brisbane Brisbane, Melbourne, qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: B (65-74%) Canberra Strathfield only. PTE: 58 (50 min per band) Melbourne Duration: 3 years CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests) North Sydney Year fee: A$24,104 Strathfield Total fee: A$72,312 Cricos: 097980A
Why study this program? Course structure: Completion of 240 credit points (cp), • Take your first step towards teaching or work in corporate comprised of core units, foundation studies, education studies, training, educational design, curriculum writing, educational curriculum studies and electives. consultancy, vocational education and adult learning. Pathways to further study: As a graduate, you may be eligible • Build study skills, assessment experience and enhanced to progress to a primary or early childhood and primary English language proficiency, and see what life at ACU education course or a range of postgraduate programs. is all about. Career path examples: Corporate trainer, educational • Receive credit towards an ACU early childhood or primary designer, curriculum writer, educational consultant, vocational initial teacher education degree when you successfully educator, adult learning advisor. complete this course. Further information: For the latest information about this Course description: This course is a pathway for students course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bes who are passionate about becoming teachers but do not achieve the entry requirements for an education degree. When you successfully complete your first year of study (subject to meeting certain progression and non-academic requirements), you may apply for transfer into the second year of the Bachelor of Education (Primary), or Bachelor of Education (Secondary) or the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary).
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96 per cent of our teaching students employed four months after graduating (2019 QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey, domestic undergraduate, overall employed)
Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation)
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February: Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 7.5 (7.0 W&R, 7.5 S&L) Ballarat all campuses. July: Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 94 (min 29W, 24S, 27R&L) Brisbane Brisbane, Melbourne, qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: A+ (80 or above) Canberra Strathfield only. PTE: 65 R&W, 73 S&L Melbourne Duration: 1 year CAE: Min 185 R&W, 191S&L North Sydney Year fee: A$24,104 Strathfield Total fee: A$24,104 Cricos: 093165J
Why study this program? Course structure: Completion of 80 credit points (cp) from • Gain the confidence to succeed at university with a the Schedule of Unit Offerings and electives within the early preparation program that’s been designed for students childhood, primary or secondary pre-service teaching degrees, seeking entry into a teaching degree. including the university Core Curriculum and introductory • Build study skills, assessment experience and enhanced English, mathematics and science (science: QLD only). English language proficiency, and see what life at ACU is Pathways to further study: Upon successful completion of all about. this course, you will be eligible to apply for entry into an ACU • Receive credit towards an ACU early childhood, primary degree in early childhood, primary or secondary education. or secondary initial teacher education degree when you Further information: For the latest information about this successfully complete this course. course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/destp Course description: The Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation) is designed for students who want to undertake a degree in early childhood, primary or secondary education but do not currently meet the entry requirements for a bachelors qualification. By completing this pathway course, you can enter your chosen bachelors degree with credit.
115 Associate Degree in Inclusive Education and Disability Studies
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) Strathfield Duration: 2 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 79 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) Year fee: A$24,104 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: B (65-74%) Total fee: A$48,208 PTE: 58 (50 min in all Cricos: 055934K communicative skills) CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests)
Why study this program? Professional experience: As part of your course, you will • Take your first step towards the Bachelor of Inclusive complete a number of compulsory professional placements Education and Disability Studies with a pathway program throughout your program. In order to participate in that will prepare you for success. professional experience, it is your responsibility to ensure • Use your electives and professional practice specialisations that you successfully complete the child protection screening to build a tailored course that reflects the things you care required. about. Requirements for working with children: See page 102. • Make a meaningful contribution to the disability sector Pathways to further study: Upon successful completion of with a community service or education career. the Associate Degree in Inclusive Education and Disability Course description: Are you seeking a career in disability or Studies, you may gain advanced entry into the Bachelor of human service management? This course will assist you to Inclusive Education and Disability Studies. develop a holistic view of disability and the social structures Career path examples: Accommodation support, that influence learning and development for people with respite support, employment support, transition to work special needs. Areas of study include social justice and and community participation programs, advocacy and empowerment, advocacy, the influence of disability on information services, policy development. learning, social dynamics and positive behaviour support. You can tailor the course to your interests by selecting Further information: For the latest information about this topics in assessment tasks, fieldwork components and course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/adieds specialisation units. Course structure: Completion of 160 credit points (cp), comprised of discipline studies (130cp), professional practice studies (20cp), and Core Curriculum units (10cp).
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Bachelor of Inclusive Education and Disability Studies
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) Strathfield Duration: 3 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 75 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) Year fee: A$24,104 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: B (65-74%) Total fee: A$72,312 PTE: 58 (50 min per band) Cricos: 013149E CAE: 176 (min 169 all tests)
Why study this program? Course structure: Completion of 240 credit points (cp), • Raise your voice and become an advocate for disability issues comprised of discipline studies (170cp), professional practice with a degree that explores the concepts of disability and studies (30cp), elective units (20cp), and Core Curriculum inclusion in the community services, and school education units (20cp). sectors. Professional experience: During your degree, you will • Tailor your subject plan and professional practice complete up to 300 hours professional experience. opportunities to create a degree that reflects your passions. Career path examples: Education; social justice; • Prepare for graduate studies in early childhood and primary empowerment or advocacy in the disability, community or teaching, or a career in disability and human services. human services sectors; student support. Further study will Course description: Empower people with a disability to take enable you to become a primary school teacher. their rightful place as full and participating members of society. Further information: For the latest information about this You will help change attitudes toward people with a disability, course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bieds and be a voice for inclusion. Successful completion of this course is also a pathway into a primary education degree (see page 121).
SAMPLE COURSE MAP - BACHELOR OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION AND DISABILITY STUDIES Semester 1 Contexts for learning and Attitudes and inclusion Disability studies Disability support practice development (100 hours of professional experience)
YEAR 1 YEAR Semester 2 Understanding technology and Diversity and wellbeing Inclusive learning Self and community: exploring communication systems the anatomy of modern society Semester 1 Human rights and equity Understanding behaviours and Person-centred practice Elective disability (100 hours of professional experience)
YEAR 2 YEAR Semester 2 Belonging and inclusion Family studies and disability Leadership for inclusion 1 Instructional delivery Semester 1 Technology and Evidence-based practice Ethical considerations for Supporting learning communication systems (100 hours of professional diversity in action experience) Semester 2 Understanding self and Positive behaviour approaches Elective Leadership for inclusion 2 YEAR 3 YEAR society: contemporary perspectives
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117 Master of Education
Master of Education - stream 1 (120 credit points) Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July (i) Equivalent of an Australian bachelors IELTS: 7.0 (6.0 min per band) Melbourne Duration: 1.5 years degree in education; or (ii) equivalent of an iBT: 94 (min 21W, 18S, 13R, 12L) Year Fee: A$24,104 Australian bachelors degree and a recognised ACU: A (75-100%) Total Fee: A$36,156 teaching qualification. PTE: 65 (50 min per band) Cricos: 084792A CAE: 185 (min 169 all tests)
Master of Education - stream 2 (160 credit points) Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian bachelors degree IELTS: 7.0 (6.0 min per band) Melbourne Duration: 2 years in area other than education. iBT: 94 (min 21W, 18S, 13R, 12L) Year Fee: A$24,104 ACU: A (75-100%) Total Fee: A$48,208 PTE: 65 (50 min per band) Cricos: 099127M CAE: 185 (min 169 all tests)
Why study this program? Course structure: • Build professional expertise that integrates advanced Stream 1: Completion of 120 credit points (cp), comprised professional knowledge and pedagogical practice with the of education core units (10cp), specialisation units (40cp), latest in educational research. electives (40cp), and capstone units (30cp). • Create new opportunities to integrate social justice, equity This course does not lead to a teaching qualification. and ethics into the Australian education curriculum. Stream 2: Completion of 160 credit points (cp), comprised • Prepare for a career as an education leader who can of education core units (90cp), electives (40cp) and capstone transform and improve policy, research and practice. units (30cp). Course description: This course will broaden your This course does not lead to a teaching qualification. understanding and equip you with the necessary skills to make Pathways to further study: Graduates may progress to higher a professional, meaningful and practical contribution to your degree research (HDR) or doctoral programs. work. Career path examples: The Master of Education enhances The Master of Education enhances career development career development opportunities in teaching and leadership, opportunities for Australian registered teachers and other education administration, research and policy. educators and professionals engaged in lead educational and teaching roles, such as education administrators, curriculum Further information: For the latest information about this leaders, researchers, policy makers, career counsellors, course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/me educational psychologists, youth ministers and family/parish educators. This advanced course builds on your professional knowledge, allowing you to graduate with an understanding of enhanced pedagogical practices and recent research within your area of specialisation. Specialisations (subject to availability) include: Leading learning, Indigenous leadership, Catholic educational leadership, executive leadership.
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Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: January, June Equivalent of an Australian bachelors degree. IELTS: 7.0 (6.0 min per band) Melbourne Duration: 6 months iBT: 94 (min 21W, 18S, 13R, 12L) Total Fee: A$12,052 ACU: A (75-100%) Cricos: 099129J PTE: 65 (50 min per band) CAE: 185 (min 169 all tests)
Why study this program? Course structure: Completion of 40 credit points (cp), • Explore the ethics and morals of leadership as they relate comprised of specified units (20cp), and elective units (20cp). to your values and theoretical knowledge. Pathways to further study: Upon completion of this course, • Gain the tools to build an inclusive leadership culture you may be eligible for credit recognition in the Master of that fosters effective partnerships between teachers and Educational Leadership for units already completed. administrators. Career path examples: The Graduate Certificate in • Develop an advanced understanding of educational Educational Leadership is for teachers and administrators leadership in preparation for a career in educational who want to enhance their professional practice and become settings, policy or governance. leaders in their school community or organisation. Course description: The Graduate Certificate in Educational Further information: For the latest information about this Leadership is for educators (including teachers and course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/pcel administrators) who want to become creative, energetic and Note: As this program is delivered in intensive mode, international students will need innovative leaders with an influence in education. to contact the ACU International Admissions team to confirm an appropriate start date before applying (see back cover for contact details). You will explore theories of educational leadership, management and administration and learn to apply them appropriately to their own contexts, including in Catholic and faith-based educational organisations.
ACU Melbourne
119 Master of Educational Leadership
Master of Educational Leadership - stream 1 (120 credit points) Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: January (i) Equivalent of a four-year Australian IELTS: 7.0 (6.0 min per band) Melbourne Duration: 1.5 years bachelors degree in education; or (ii) iBT: 94 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) Year Fee: A$24,104 bachelors degree in an area other than ACU: A (75-100%) Total Fee: A$36,156 education and Postgraduate Certificate in PTE: 65 (50 min per band) Cricos: 084793M Educational Studies or equivalent. CAE: 185 (min 169 all tests)
Master of Educational Leadership - stream 2 (160 credit points) Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: January Equivalent of an Australian bachelors degree IELTS: 7.0 (6.0 min per band) Melbourne Duration: 2 years in area other than education. iBT: 94 (min 21W, 18S, 12L & 13R) Year Fee: A$24,104 ACU: A (75-100%) Total Fee: A$48,208 PTE: 65 (50 min per band) Cricos: 099128K CAE: 185 (min 169 all tests)
Why study this program? Course structure: • Explore the ethics and morals of leadership as they relate Stream 1: Completion of 120 credit points (cp), comprised to your values and theoretical knowledge. of educational leadership core units (20cp), 70 cp from the • Gain the tools to build an inclusive leadership culture Schedule of Unit Offerings, with elective units (maximum that fosters effective partnerships between teachers and 40cp), and capstone units (30cp). administrators. Stream 2: Completion of 160 credit points (cp), comprised of • Develop an advanced understanding of educational specified educational leadership units (20cp), units from one leadership in preparation for a career in educational specialisation group (70cp), electives (40cp), and capstone settings, policy or governance. units (30cp). Course description: The Master of Educational Leadership Career path examples: Educator, head of department, deputy is for teachers and administrators who want to enhance their principal, school principal. professional practice and become leaders in their school Further information: For the latest information about this community or organisation. This leadership course explores course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/mel new concepts and approaches to teaching and learning that Note: As this program is delivered in intensive mode, international students will need highlight the partnership of teachers and administrators in to contact the ACU International Admissions team to confirm an appropriate start date building a strong leadership culture in schools. before applying (see back cover for contact details). In addition to exploring the theory and application of leadership and organisation, you will also delve into the ethical and moral decisions that educational leaders have to make. This will prepare you to make responsible choices in complex and often tension-filled situations. Specialisations (subject to availability) include: Leading learning, Indigenous leadership, Catholic educational leadership, executive leadership.
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Master of Teaching (Primary)
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February Equivalent of an Australian bachelors degree IELTS: 7.5 (7.0 W&R, 8.0 S&L) Melbourne Duration: 2 years with subject content studies equivalent to one iBT: 105 (min 24R, 27W, 28L, 26S) Strathfield (or 18 months year of full-time study in one or more learning ACU: A++ (85 or above) full-time accelerated areas of the primary school curriculum. Units PTE: Min 65 R&W, 79 L&W mode). within that degree must meet the subject CAE: Min 185 R&W, 200 L&W Year fee: A$24,104 content requirements as outlined by the Total fee: A$48,208 national accreditation authority and the state/ Cricos: 055926K territory concerned. Non-academic requirements: All applicants will be required to complete a non-academic assessment. This assessment is to demonstrate suitability for teaching and will be part of your application when applying for admission into this course. For more information visit acu.edu.au/1200641
Why study this program? Professional experience: During your degree, you will • Establish yourself as a creative thinker with the capacity complete professional experience consisting of a minimum to transform the primary school learning experience. of 60 days of school-based learning experiences, structured • Become part of a highly sought-after cohort of ACU observational tasks and supervised professional experience in teaching graduates with the capacity to influence education primary educational contexts. curriculum and policy development across Australia. Requirements for working with children: See page 102. • Graduate with theoretical and practical skills that will Accreditation: Upon graduation, you will be eligible prepare you to shape the lives of students in their early for registration as a primary school teacher to teach in schooling years. government, independent and Catholic schools. Course description: The Master of Teaching (Primary) is for Career path examples: The course is designed to prepare graduates who want to become primary school teachers and primary teachers to meet the requirements for teaching in have an appropriate undergraduate degree. Catholic, independent and government schools. If you wish The degree is a pre-service teacher education program that to teach in a Catholic or other faith-based school you will applies advanced knowledge and research findings to the need to undertake specialist theology and religious education problems, issues and challenges facing education professionals. units in addition to this degree. You can choose to complete You will become a reflective, independent and flexible thinker the Graduate Certificate in Religious Education (subject to with the ability to apply your skills to improve curriculum availability). offerings and advance your community’s educational status. Further information: For the latest information about this As a student of this course, you will gain professional experience course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/mtp through a range of school and community placements. Course structure: Completion of 160 credit points (cp), comprised of education studies and professional experience (70cp), curriculum studies (80cp), and research (10cp).
SAMPLE COURSE MAP - MASTER OF TEACHING (PRIMARY) Semester 1 Effective teaching and Primary English: Mathematics education 1 The arts curriculum Literacy and numeracy Graduate professional education 1 diagnostic experience primary 1 (20 professional
YEAR 1 YEAR experience days) Semester 2 Humanities and social Fostering positive Health and physical Science education Literacy and numeracy sciences education behaviour education curriculum test Semester 1 Social and cultural Interpreting and Primary English Catering for diversity in contexts of development designing educational education 2 the inclusive classroom and learning and research Graduate professional experience primary 2 (20 professional experience days) Semester 2 Preparation for the Transition into the Advocacy and leading in Mathematics education YEAR 2 YEAR profession and Graduate primary teaching areas of specialisation 2 professional experience profession primary 3 (20 continuous professional experience days)
121 Master of Teaching (Primary)/ Graduate Certificate in Religious Education Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February Equivalent of a bachelor degree or equivalent IELTS: 7.5 (7.0 W&R, 8.0 S&L) Melbourne Duration: 2.25 years that includes at least one year of equivalent iBT: 105 (min 24R, 27W, 28L, 26S) Strathfield (or 2 years full-time full time study relevant to one or more ACU: A++ (85 or above) accelerated mode). learning areas of the primary school PTE: Min 68 R&W, 79 L&W Year fee: A$24,104 curriculum; with a minimum Grade Point CAE: Min 185 R&W, 200 L&W Total fee: A$54,234 Average (GPA) equivalent to an Australian Cricos: 096830A Catholic University GPA of 4.0; and units within that degree that meet the subject content requirements as outlined by the national accreditation authority and the state/ territory concerned. Non-academic requirements: All applicants will be required to complete a non-academic assessment. This assessment is to demonstrate suitability for teaching and will be part of your application when applying for admission into this course. For more information visit acu.edu.au/1200641
Why study this program? Professional experience: During your degree, you will • Prepare to become a primary school teacher who is a complete professional experience consisting of a minimum reflective, independent and flexible thinker. of 60 days of school-based learning experiences, structured • Gain valuable professional experience through a range observational tasks and supervised professional experience in of school and community-based placements during your primary educational contexts. course. Requirements for working with children: See page 102. • Learn how to apply skills to improve curriculum offerings Accreditation: The Master of Teaching (Primary) has been and advance community education. listed on the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Course description: This course allows you to concurrently Leadership (AITSL) accredited programs list and meets the complete the Master of Teaching (Primary) and the Graduate teacher education component of the qualification requirement Certificate in Religious Education to gain accreditation to teach for registration (accreditation) as a primary school teacher in religious education in Catholic or Lutheran schools. all states and territories. The Master of Teaching (Primary) is for graduates who want The Graduate Certificate in Religious Education is the basic to become primary school teachers and have an appropriate certification required to teach religious education. undergraduate degree. It provides a pre-service education for Career path examples: This course is specially designed to beginning teachers. assist students to meet accreditation requirements to teach The Graduate Certificate in Religious Education is designed Religious Education in Catholic Schools in addition to their to help students meet accreditation requirements to teach other teaching areas. Religious Education in Catholic Schools in addition to their other teaching areas. Further information: For the latest information about this course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/mtpgre Course structure: Completion of 200 credit points (cp) from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, including a minimum of 60 days practicum in the field and LNTE110 Literacy and Numeracy Diagnostic and LNTE111 Literacy and Numeracy Test.
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Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February: (i) Equivalent of an Australian bachelors IELTS: 7.5 (7.0 W&R, 8.0 S&L) Brisbane all campuses. July: degree with a major study in one teaching iBT: 105 (min 24R, 27W, 28L, 26S) Canberra Brisbane, Melbourne, area; and (ii) a separate minor study in a ACU: A++ (85 or above) Melbourne Strathfield only. second teaching area that can be selected PTE: Min 68 R&W, 79 L&S Strathfield Duration: 2 years from teaching areas that are available within CAE: Min 185 R&W, 200 L&S (or 18 months full- the course and meet the requirements of time accelerated applicant's local state/territory registration mode). authority. The School of Education will assess Year fee: A$24,104 each student's suitability for the teaching Total fee: A$48,208 methods during the admissions process. Cricos: 051777F Applicants seeking teacher registration in Australia should check with state registration bodies to confirm English language proficiency requirements for teacher registration. Non-academic requirements: All applicants will be required to complete a non-academic assessment. This assessment is to demonstrate suitability for teaching and will be part of your application when applying for admission into this course. For more information visit acu.edu.au/1200641
Why study this program? Teaching methods include:* • Gain specialist teaching skills and an understanding of • Accounting reflective practice as it relates to the learning and wellbeing • Biology of your students. • Business studies • Become part of a highly sought-after cohort of ACU • Chemistry teaching graduates with the capacity to influence education • Design and technology1 curriculum and policy development across Australia. • Drama • Graduate as an effective leader and a champion for young • Earth and environmental sciences3 people, and use your classroom skills to inspire students to • Economics achieve great things. • English Course description: The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is • Geography for graduates of an appropriate undergraduate degree who • Health education2 want to become secondary school teachers. • History Depending on your undergraduate qualification, this masters • Information and communication technologies degree will prepare you to teach in specialist areas, including • Modern languages visual arts, media, music and/or drama, English, mathematics, • Legal studies economics and business, humanities and social sciences, languages other than English, health and physical education, • Mathematics 2 outdoor education, ICT and digital technologies, science or • Media religious education. • Music 2 You will learn to adopt a research-based approach to reflective • Outdoor education practice and to consider the implications and applications of • Physical education this approach to your own professional development as well as • Physics to your students’ learning and wellbeing. • Psychology2 The course provides valuable professional experience through • Politics2 a variety of school- and community-based placements during • Religious education the course. • Society and culture1 Course structure: Completion of 160 credit points • Study of religion4 (cp), comprised of education studies (50cp), curriculum • TESOL2 studies (40cp), specified units (40cp), electives (10cp), and • Visual arts. professional experience units (20cp). 1. NSW only, 2. VIC only, 3. NSW, VIC & ACT only, 4. NSW, ACT and QLD only.
123 Professional experience: During your degree, you will Career path examples: The course is designed to prepare complete a professional experience placement consisting of secondary teachers to meet the requirements for teaching a minimum of 60 days of school-based learning experiences, in Catholic, independent and government schools. Students structured observational tasks and supervised professional wishing to teach religious education in addition to other experience in a secondary educational context. secondary curriculum areas can combine the Graduate Certificate in Religious Education with this degree (Melbourne Requirements for working with children: See page 102. and Strathfield subject to availability). Accreditation: Upon graduation, you will be eligible Further information: For the latest information about this for registration as a secondary school teacher to teach in course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/mts government, independent and Catholic schools.
SAMPLE COURSE MAP - MASTER OF TEACHING (SECONDARY) Semester 1 Effective teaching and First teaching subject: Second teaching subject: Development and Literacy and numeracy professional practice curriculum, pedagogy curriculum, pedagogy learning diagnostic and assessment 1 and assessment 1 Semester 2 Fostering positive First teaching subject: Second teaching subject: Graduate professional Literacy and numeracy YEAR 1 YEAR behaviour curriculum, pedagogy curriculum, pedagogy practice secondary 1 (20 test and assessment 2 and assessment 2 days) Semester 1 Elective Catering for diversity in Interpreting and Graduate professional the inclusive classroom designing educational practice secondary 2 (20 research days) Winter Term or Professional Term 5: Transition into the profession
YEAR 2 YEAR Semester 2 Social and cultural Research-informed context of education pedagogy and graduate professional experience 3 (minimum 20 days)
“ACU has a very popular master’s program for secondary teaching. I was excited about the accelerated course structure and various professional opportunities available to postgraduate students. The flexibility of online and on-campus study load was also encouraging.”
Uma (India) Teaching (Secondary) student
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Master of Teaching (Secondary)/ Graduate Certificate in Religious Education
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February (1) Equivalent of a bachelor degree or IELTS: 7.5 (7.0 W&R, 8.0 S&L) Melbourne Duration: 2.25 years equivalent qualification, with: (i) a major iBT: 105 (min 24R, 27W, 28L, 26S) Strathfield (or 2 years full-time study in one teaching area; and (ii) a separate ACU: A++ (85 or above) accelerated mode). minor study in a second teaching area, that PTE: Min 68 R&W, 79 L&S Year fee: A$24,104 may be separate from or related to the major CAE: Min 185 R&W, 200 L&S Total fee: A$54,234 study area; (iii) be able to select from teaching Cricos: 096831M areas that are available within the course and meet the requirements of applicant’s local state/territory registration authority; and (iv) the combination of teaching areas identified would usually prepare the applicant to teach across all year levels of secondary schooling. (2) Demonstrate suitability for teaching as evidenced by completion of an assessment available in the relevant State at the time of application. Non-academic requirements: All applicants will be required to complete a non-academic assessment. This assessment is to demonstrate suitability for teaching and will be part of your application when applying for admission into this course. For more information visit acu.edu.au/1200641
Why study this program? Professional experience: During your degree, you will • Make an impact in your career as a secondary teacher in complete professional experience consisting of a minimum diverse and challenging education settings. of 60 days of school-based learning experiences, structured • Gain valuable professional experience through a range observational tasks and supervised professional experience in of school and community-based placements during your secondary educational contexts. course. Requirements for working with children: See page 102. • Learn how to adopt a research-based approach to reflective Accreditation: The Master of Teaching (Secondary) has been practice. listed on the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Course description: This course allows you to concurrently Leadership (AITSL) accredited programs list and meets the complete the Master of Teaching (Secondary) and the teacher education component of the qualification requirement Graduate Certificate in Religious Education to gain for registration (accreditation) as a secondary school teacher in accreditation to teach religious education in Catholic or all states and territories. Lutheran schools. The Graduate Certificate in Religious Education is the basic The Graduate Certificate in Religious Education provides the certification required to teach religious education. certification, fundamental knowledge, skills and competencies Career path examples: This Master’s degree is specifically needed to teach religious education. designed to assist students to meet accreditation requirements The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is for graduates who want to teach Religious Education in Catholic Schools in addition to to become secondary school teachers and have an appropriate their other teaching areas. undergraduate degree. Graduates will meet the requirements for teaching in Catholic, independent and government high Further information: For the latest information about this schools and other secondary schools. course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/mtsgre Depending on their undergraduate degree this Masters degree will prepare students to teach specialist areas including: visual arts, media arts, music and/or drama; English; mathematics; economics and business; humanities and social sciences; languages; health and physical education and outdoor education; ICT and digital technologies; science; or religious education. Course structure: Completion of 190 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of: Education Studies (50cp), Curriculum Studies (40cp), Religious Education units (20cp), Theology Units (20cp), Specified Units - Master of Teaching (Secondary)(40cp), Professional Experience units (20cp), and LNTE110 Literacy and Numeracy Diagnostic and LNTE111 Literacy and Numeracy Test (0cp).
125 Theology
Seeking answers to life’s big questions.
Do you want to uncover the purpose of existence and explore the meaning of faith seeking understanding? Welcome to theology – food for your enquiring mind.
MEET OUR INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS Our Faculty of Theology and Philosophy works closely with partners around Australia and the world. You’ll even have the opportunity to study in some of the world’s most sacred and historically significant places. Our theology and philosophy partners include: • Catholic Education Melbourne • Archdiocese of Brisbane • Diocese of Cairns • Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle • Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta • Council for Australian Catholic Women
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Bachelor of Theology
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.0 (6.0 W&S, 5.5 L&R) Brisbane Duration: 3 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 60 (min 21W, 18S, 7L & 8R) Melbourne Year fee: A$23,400 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: C (60-64%) Strathfield Total fee: A$70,200 PTE: 50 (50 W&S & 42 R&L) Cricos: 029061D CAE: 169 (169 W&S & 162 L&R)
Why study this program? Course structure: Completion of 240 credit point (cp), • Immerse yourself in the richness and breadth of historical comprised of theology specified units (140cp), which include and contemporary theological scholarship and engage one major in either Christian thought or biblical studies, and a deeply with the Catholic intellectual tradition. minor in Christian thought or biblical studies. • Build a degree that responds to your intellectual passions, You will also undertake electives or a mix of electives and an choosing from a subject list that spans biblical studies, additional minor (70cp), university Core Curriculum units contemporary Christian thought, moral theology, early (20cp) and Christian community engagement unit (10cp). Christian studies, liturgy and sacraments, ministry, Minors are available in Christian thought, biblical studies, philosophy of religion, interreligious dialogue, ancient Christian practice, studies of religion, philosophy, ancient languages, world religions and more. languages or biblical languages. • Prepare for careers in Catholic or other faith-based Electives can be selected from theology, philosophy or liberal institutions, or in secular organisations where the concept arts. of pastoral care guides human interaction. Career path examples: Chaplain; minister of religion; youth Course description: Framed by the Catholic intellectual minister; social worker; pastoral associate or lay minister; tradition, this course will introduce you to the richness and community worker or advocate; primary school teacher breadth of theological scholarship. By choosing theology, or secondary school teacher (with further study); theology you will explore knowledge, identity and value; uncover the lecturer, researcher or academic; journalist or writer. meaning and significance of faith; and graduate with skills Further information: For the latest information about this prized by employers. You will study systematic theology, course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/bt ministry, liturgy, ancient languages, biblical studies, and philosophy, and enjoy the flexibility to choose units from other disciplines. If you’re interested in an overseas experience, you can study at our Rome Campus, at one of our partner universities around the world, or on a study tour to Israel.
SAMPLE COURSE MAP – BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY Semester 1 Introduction to the Bible* Christianity established: from Philosophy or Biblical Hebrew Elective sect to society* or Biblical Greek or Elective Semester 2 What Christians believe* Prayer and liturgy or Elective Self and community: Critical approaches to the exploring the anatomy of Bible
YEAR 1 YEAR modern society or Theories of human nature or Introduction to ethics Semester 1 New Testament letters or Jesus the Christ or Theological thinking and Elective The Canonical Gospels The Triune God methods* Semester 2 Narratives of ancient Israel Christian symbol, ritual and Johannine literature or Elective
YEAR 2 YEAR or Elective sacrament* Church: communion and community Semester 1 New Testament letters or Jesus the Christ or Justice and change in a global Elective The Canonical Gospels The Triune God world or Ethics, justice and the good society. Semester 2 Narratives of ancient Israel Christian community Biblical prophets or Elective YEAR 3 YEAR or Elective engagement Introduction to moral theology *This unit is offered annually. All other units are offered on a two-year cycle. Note: Unit offerings vary across all campuses. Electives may be taken in biblical studies, Christian thought, ancient languages, studies of religion, philosophy and arts and social sciences.
You may also be interested in our: Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Laws (see page 68)
127 Master of Theology (Research)
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: January, July (i) Equivalent of an Australian bachelors IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) Brisbane Duration: 1 year degree in theology (or equivalent) with iBT: 90 (min 21W, 18S, 19L & 20R) Melbourne Year fee/total fee: honours at a minimum level of Second Class ACU: B (65-74%) Strathfield A$25,736 Division A; or (ii) a Master of Theological PTE: 58 (50 min per band) Cricos: 074592C Studies with a distinction average or higher in For further information visit THEL623 Theology Project C and THEL619 acu.edu.au/HDR_EL_requirements Introduction to Theological and Philosophical Research (or equivalent), and a specialisation in one of the theological disciplines or philosophy as it relates to theology.
Why study this program? Course structure: Completion of 80 credit points (cp), • Explore critical questions of theology and religion in one of comprised of Thesis A (80cp), or Thesis B (60cp) and 20cp Australia’s top-ranking universities in theology, religion and from units (other than religious education units) listed in religious studies. the Schedule of Unit Offerings for the Master of Theological • Join an international community of scholars through ACU’s Studies. extensive international partnership network and contribute Research excellence: ACU’s research in Religion and to a global body of theological knowledge. Religious Studies was rated at “above world standard” (a 4 in • Engage with online, face-to-face and intensive learning the 2018 Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) rankings and sessions in a supportive and flexible learning environment. equal first in that category. Course description: The Master of Theology (Research) is Further information: For the latest information about this a higher degree by research that can be undertaken either course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/mtr by thesis, or by a combination of coursework and thesis. It Note: For further details on application requirements and instructions on how to lodge will provide you with a substantial background in theology your application, see acu.edu.au/how-to-apply/international-research-students and preliminary research training, with the opportunity to undertake a major piece of theological research in a specialised area. As a graduate, you will be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in a theological discipline, which may include philosophy, as well as the capacity to successfully undertake a major piece of theological or philosophical research (with supervision).
ACU Brisbane
128 Youth work and community development
Your work is powerful when you empower others.
Gain skills to help people thrive and make an impact on the lives of individuals, families and communities.
MEET OUR INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS As a youth work student at ACU, you’ll be immersed in a practical, hands-on degree with field placements and industry connections to local youth support services in Victoria.
129 Bachelor of Youth Work
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.0 (6.0 W&S, 5.5 L&R) Melbourne Duration: 3 years Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 60 (min 21W, 18S, 7L & 8R) Year fee: A$24,104 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: C (60-64%) Total fee: A$72,312 PTE: 50 (50 W&S, 42 L&R) Cricos: 084316G CAE: 169 (min 169 W&S, 162 L&R)
Why study this program? Other pre-requisites: Working with Children Check is • Engag e with young people from all walks of life by building required. the knowledge required to respond to their needs. Professional experience: You will be required to complete • Gain experience with contemporary prevention and two practicum placements in the course. In your second year, intervention strategies that will shape how you approach you will be required to spend 200 hours (6 weeks) in an agency your future career. working with young people and, in third year, you will be • Make a commitment to young people’s health and wellbeing required to spend 300 (8 weeks) placement hours in an agency by preparing for face-to-face or policy roles in community that works with young people. and government agencies. Career path examples: Community education worker, Course description: Want to make a difference in the lives of local government employee, youth officer, school retention young people? Youth workers improve young people’s social and participation officer, youth activities officer, youth and and personal development, helping them establish a voice and community worker, youth and family mediation, youth sense of place in their communities. This course responds to development officer, youth engagement worker, youth health community need for highly trained and skilled professionals educator, youth liaison worker, youth officer, youth outreach to work with young people. It is an inclusive program that worker, youth policy officer, youth support worker, youth will provide you with theoretical insights and practical welfare worker, youth worker. competencies. You will study a minor in sociology, units in Further information: For the latest information about this youth counselling, trauma and community and also any four course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/byw electives from a range of subjects. Course structure: Completion of 240 credit points (cp), comprised of youth work units (110cp), sociology specified units (40cp), advance sociology unit (10cp), Core Curriculum units (20cp), practicum units (20cp), and electives (40cp).
SAMPLE COURSE MAP – BACHELOR OF YOUTH WORK Semester 1 Knowing young people Introduction to the youth Introduction to sociology Elective 1 work sector Semester 2 The developing young person Ethical principles and Self and community: Australian Indigenous peoples
YEAR 1 YEAR practice exploring the anatomy of – past and present modern society Semester 1 Building relationships and Youth work counselling Difference and diversity; Elective 2 supporting young people social and sexual health Semester 2 Field placement 1 Trauma informed practices Meaning of life: researching Global youth cultures YEAR 2 YEAR qualitatively Semester 1 Field placement 2 Working with vulnerable Justice and change in a global Elective 3 young people world
YEAR 3 YEAR Semester 2 Youth policy Community development Sociology unit Elective 4
You may also be interested in our: Bachelor of Arts (see page 57) Bachelor of International Development Studies (see page 54) Diploma in Liberal Arts (see page 58)
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Diploma in Youth Work
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: February, July Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 IELTS: 6.0 (5.5 min per band) Melbourne Duration: 1 year Certificate (see table of recognised high school iBT: 60 (min 18W, 16S, 7L & 8R Year fee: A$24,104 qualifications on pages 138-141). ACU: C (60-64%) Total fee: A$24,104 PTE: 50 (42 min per band) Cricos: 084319D CAE: 169 (min 162 all tests)
Why study this program? Other pre-requisites: Working with Children Check is • M ake a difference in the lives of young people by building required. specialist knowledge that responds to their needs. Pathways to further study: The Diploma in Youth Work is a • Gain skills that have resonance in real-world settings and pathway program into the Bachelor of Youth Work. Students receive credit towards the Bachelor of Youth Work. who have successfully completed the Diploma in Youth Work • P ursue entry-level roles in the community and government will be able to enter into the second year of the Bachelor of that will bring you face-to-face with youth work policy, Youth Work. administration or practice. Career path examples: On completion of the Diploma Course description: This is a one-year introductory program in Youth Work, you may seek entry-level employment for students interested in a range of entry-level careers in youth opportunities in a variety of public and community work. You will gain an insight into the diverse challenges and organisations. Roles may include working with young people needs of young people in a range of public and community- or assisting with the administration of youth organisations. based settings, and be prepared for further study in the Further information: For the latest information about this field. On completion of this course, you will have met the course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/dyw requirements in completing the first year of the Bachelor of Youth Work. Course structure: Completion of 80 credit points comprised of the following: Core units: Australian Indigenous peoples: past and present; Self and community: exploring the anatomy of modern society; Knowing young people; Introduction to the youth sector; The developing young person; Introduction to sociology or Contemporary society and change; and electives.
ACU Melbourne
131 Research that shapes the world Like all universities, we’re committed to
delivering research that makes a meaningful difference to the world, but here at ACU, that commitment is built on something deeper.
As a Catholic university, we’ve built our research program on WHERE RESEARCH EXCELLENCE RESIDES a foundation of Catholic values. Our research aims to build We believe strongly in a values-based approach to research, a more equitable society; to respond to need, wherever that and that belief translates into research outcomes that sit need may be; and to expand the potential of individuals, among the best in the world. In the 2018 Australian Research communities and populations around the world. This Council’s Excellence in Research for Australia initiative, ACU commitment to excellence in human-centred research attracts ranked first or equal first for ten fields of research in Australia: outstanding academics, students and collaborators from • cardiorespiratory medicine and haematology around the globe • clinical sciences For further information about research at ACU, visit: • cognitive sciences acu.edu.au/research • human movement and sports science JOIN THE ACU RESEARCH COMMUNITY • nursing • nutrition and dietetics As an ACU research student, you can pursue supervised research at either masters or doctoral level. We offer several • psychology higher degrees by research. Whatever your field of enquiry, • public health and health services you’ll work under the supervision of leading academics, • religion and religious studies becoming an integral part of the ACU research community and • specialist studies in education making a valuable contribution to knowledge. To find out more, visit: RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS dataportal.arc.gov.au/ERA/NationalReport/2018
We work hard to support our research community, and our PRIORITY RESEARCH FOCUS AREAS grants and scholarships for international research students are Our research intensification strategy has sought to achieve key to that support. excellence by focusing on areas of strategic priority, all of which To find out more about scholarships and grants, visit: support our overarching commitment to social justice and the acu.edu.au/research-scholarships common good. These areas of research priority— education, health, and theology and philosophy—align strongly with our mission as a leading Catholic university and with the distinctive profile of our institution.
132 RESEARCH INSTITUTES 5. Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Our research institutes drive our research excellence outcomes The Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research is and demonstrate our strength in the priority areas of home to a research program that addresses critical public education, health, theology and philosophy. health issues. These innovative programs deliver better health outcomes that change lives. Our research institutes are: acu.edu.au/mmihr 1. Institute for Positive Psychology and Education 6. Dianoia Institute of Philosophy The Institute for Positive Psychology and Education The Dianoia Institute of Philosophy aspires to excellence brings together leading researchers to address critical in the central areas of philosophical inquiry, including educational and psychosocial issues. Their work finds metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and metaethics, logic, ways to enable individuals and groups to flourish and social and political philosophy, aesthetics, history of thrive. philosophy, and the philosophy of mind, language, religion acu.edu.au/ippe and science. With a dedicated focus on research, the institute emphasises productive collaboration with an 2. Institute for Religion and Critical Inquiry international community of scholars and institutions. The Institute for Religion and Critical Inquiry currently works with researchers from around the globe to promote acu.edu.au/dianoia an exchange of ideas through the research streams of biblical and early Christian studies, medieval and early
modern studies, and religion and theology. HOW TO APPLY acu.edu.au/irci Candidates may commence in research term A or C each year with 3. Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences applications closing in the preceding The newly opened Institute for Humanities and Social research term. Sciences will develop a vibrant research culture and For full details on application continue ACU’s trajectory in the liberal arts – an area deadlines, as well as instructions on of strategic importance to the University’s mission and how to apply, please visit: identity. acu.edu.au/how-to-apply/ acu.edu.au/ihss international-research-students 4. Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education Researchers at the Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education identify, examine and remove barriers to learning and wellbeing. They advance new knowledge that improves opportunities for young people. acu.edu.au/ilste
133 Higher degree research
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134 HIGHER DEGREE RESEARCH
Master of Philosophy
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: January, July (i) Equivalent of an Australian bachelors IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) Ballarat Duration: 2 years degree with honours at a minimum level of iBT: 90 (min 21W, 18S, 19L & 20R) Brisbane Year fee/total fee: Second Class Division A (distinction average); ACU: B (65-74%) Canberra A$25,736 or (ii) postgraduate research training (eg PTE: 61 (50 min per band) Melbourne Cricos: 017784A coursework completed to distinction level or For further information visit North Sydney higher or a master-by-coursework degree); or acu.edu.au/HDR_EL_requirements Strathfield (iii) demonstrated research experience with evidence of capacity to undertake independent research work (eg an authored publication).
Why study this program? Course description: The Master of Philosophy is a two-year, • Take your first steps towards a research career at a university full-time (or part-time equivalent) research degree in any field that’s known for excellence in philosophical enquiry.* covered by the University, including theology and philosophy, • Work in a flexible and supportive learning environment nursing and midwifery, education, business or arts, humanities alongside internationally acclaimed academics who are and social sciences. It is assessed on the basis of a written helping to build a global body of knowledge. thesis, which is submitted at the conclusion of the degree. • Begin a lifelong pursuit of learning and use your expertise Further information: For the latest information about this to drive positive change in the world. course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/mp * I n the 2018 Excellence in Research Australia rankings, ACU rated “well above world Note: For further details on application requirements and instructions on how to lodge standard” (ERA score 5) for research in the categories of Cardiorespiratory Medicine your application, see acu.edu.au/how-to-apply/international-research-students and Haematology, Clinical Sciences, Human Movement and Sports Science, Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health and Health Services, Specialist Studies in Education, Psychology and Cognitive Sciences. Curriculum and Pedagogy, Philosophy and Religion and Religious Studies were rated at “above world standard” (ERA score 4). To learn more about these and other ACU ERA rankings, please visit dataportal. arc.gov.au/ERA/NationalReport/2018 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Academic requirements: English requirements: Campus: Entry: January, July (i) Equivalent of an Australian bachelors IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 min per band) Ballarat Duration: 3 years degree with honours at a minimum level of iBT: 90 (min 21W, 18S, 19L & 20R) Brisbane Year fee/total fee: Second Class Division A (distinction average); ACU: B (65-74%) Canberra A$25,736 or (ii) equivalent of Australian masters PTE: 61 (50 min per band) Melbourne Cricos: 097176G degree with appropriate research training For further information visit North Sydney in a relevant field;or (iii) an equivalent acu.edu.au/HDR_EL_requirements Strathfield qualification and/or demonstrated research experience, with evidence of capacity to undertake independent research work (eg an authored publication).
Why study this program? Course description: The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is • L aunch your research career at a university that’s known awarded for high-level research. As such, it is expected that for excellence in philosophical enquiry.* you will make a contribution to knowledge in your chosen field, • Benefit from ACU’s extensive international partnerships, as well as display an appreciation and understanding of the work alongside world-leading academics, and build relationship of your own research investigation to a wider field your research capabilities in a flexible and supportive of knowledge. environment. Further information: For the latest information about this • Make a significant contribution to knowledge in your course, please refer to: acu.edu.au/courses/dp chosen field of study and become part of a global research Note: For further details on application requirements and instructions on how to lodge community that’s using learning to drive change. your application, see acu.edu.au/how-to-apply/international-research-students * I n the 2018 Excellence in Research Australia rankings, ACU rated “well above world standard” (ERA score 5) for research in the categories of Cardiorespiratory Medicine and Haematology, Clinical Sciences, Human Movement and Sports Science, Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health and Health Services, Specialist Studies in Education, Psychology and Cognitive Sciences. Curriculum and Pedagogy, Philosophy and Religion and Religious Studies were rated at “above world standard” (ERA score 4). To learn more about these and other ACU ERA rankings, please visit dataportal. arc.gov.au/ERA/NationalReport/2018
135 Academic information
CREDIT TRANSFER ASSESSMENT METHODS If you’ve undertaken previous tertiary studies in the last 10 Assessment is all about demonstrating the skills and years, you can apply for credit recognition for subjects that knowledge you’ve gained in your ACU course. We use a relate to your current degree. As an undergraduate student, range of assessment methods at ACU, including formal the numbers of credits you may receive depends on the end-of semester examinations, continuous assessment duration and type of your course, as listed below: throughout the semester, written assignments, essays, and a. Bachelor degree of 3 years standard length, a maximum field trips/projects. When you start your ACU course, your of two-thirds of the course; teachers will tell you which assessment methods will be used b. Bachelor degree of 4 years standard length, a maximum in each of your classes. of three quarters of the course; RELEASE POLICY c. D ouble bachelor degree, a maximum of one-half of each course comprising the double degree; If you’ve started at ACU but you want to move to another education provider, you’ll need to apply to ACU International d. Bachelor honours degree, in addition to the maximums to be released from ACU. Along with your completed applied according to (a) and (b) above, a maximum of one- release letter application form, you’ll need to supply a copy half of the honours units, excluding theses, dissertation or of your Letter of Offer from your new provider and any research projects. relevant supporting documentation. Note that approvals As a postgraduate student, you can receive credit for up to are not automatically granted. If you’ve completed at least one-half of your ACU degree. In many cases, credit can be six-calendar months of your principal course (that is, an pre-assessed at the time of application; however, you’ll need to undergraduate or postgraduate degree, not a pathway make a formal application for credit recognition at the time program), you won’t need to request a release letter before of your enrolment. you go, as per the ESOS Act 2000.
APPLYING FOR CREDIT acu.edu.au/int_release There are no guarantees when it comes to credit recognition. REFUND POLICY If you’re hoping to receive credit for prior studies, you’ll If you need a refund, it will be made in Australian dollars need to provide supporting documentation such as certified and ACU has the right to make it payable in your country of copies of academic transcripts and full subject descriptions, origin. All refunds will be directed to the originating payment including English language translations where applicable. source; please note that agency fees are non-refundable. Make sure you provide as much information as possible about If you’ve been approved to transfer to another education the courses you’ve already studied. You’ll be able to talk to provider, you can request that any ACU fees owing to you can your course coordinator regarding credit recognition at your be transferred to your new education provider. If you’re not enrolment session. happy with the outcome of your refund request, you can take acu.edu.au/credit-and-prior-learning further action under Australia’s Consumer Protection Law, even if you’ve already tried to resolve the situation through UNIT OFFERINGS ACU’s dispute resolution processes. The subjects on offer at ACU are based on student demand acu.edu.au/int_refund and lecturer availability, which means all subjects may not be available every semester. Elective units will also vary from TUITION FEES campus to campus and from year to year. Your tuition fees for each semester are calculated on the PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION number of units you study. As well as covering the cost of your course, tuition fees also contribute towards your Do you have previous educational qualifications that you’d like orientation program, student services and facilities, and to apply to your career in Australia? Make sure you check with study skills assistance programs that are available on your the professional bodies in your home country to see if your campus. They don’t cover textbooks, Overseas Student experience will be recognised here. Health Cover and living costs, so make sure you budget extra for those and for any additional items you might ACADEMIC PROGRESS need for your course (eg uniforms for nursing courses). Getting into ACU is a good start, but once you’re here, Note: tuition fees are set for the minimum duration of you’ll need to keep progressing through your course and the course at the year of commencement. No guarantee is achieving reasonable results. If you don’t, your enrolment made relating to tuition fee increases beyond the minimum could be deferred, suspended or cancelled in accordance with duration. University regulations. acu.edu.au/int_fees acu.edu.au/admission_to_coursework
136 Applying to ACU GETTING IN
We know that applying for a uni course can get a bit confusing, so we’ve broken it down into four easy steps. acu.edu.au/iapply
Submit your application 1 Ready to apply to study at ACU? Submit all your documentation through our online application portal: acu.edu.au/how-to-apply/international-students We also accept applications at our international offices in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne: acu.edu.au/international/contact_us Or, you can apply through an authorised ACU agent: acu.edu.au/int_agent
Letter of Offer 2 If your application is successful, we’ll send you either a Provisional Letter of Offer or a Letter of Offer. If you receive a Provisional Letter of Offer, you’ll need to provide additional information and supporting documents that respond to the Department of Home Affairs’ Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) and financial capacity requirements. If your original application meets GTE and financial capacity requirements, we’ll send you a Letter of Offer. The Letter of Offer will include the following information: • the course you’ve been accepted into • the course start date • the fees payable and the date by which they must be paid • the conditions of offer, if any – for example, you may need to provide new evidence of English Language proficiency in order to gain entry into your course.
Accepting your offer 3 Accepting your offer to study at ACU is a straightforward process. Here’s what you need to do: 1. Sign the Offer Acceptance Form and Student GTE Declaration. 2. P ay your tuition fees, which are outlined on your Letter of Offer. You can pay by funds transfer or online by credit card via acu.edu.au/payments-and-refunds 3. S end a copy of your signed forms and evidence that you’ve paid your fees to [email protected]
Obtain a student visa 4 Once we’ve received your documentation and your fees, we’ll send you an electronic confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). This is the document you need to apply for a student visa. Read more about student visa guidelines at homeaffairs.gov.au
137 Recognised high school qualifications
If you’re planning to study a bachelors degree, you’ll need to have completed the equivalent of year 12 in the Australian high school system, or have finished a relevant diploma program. For admission to an ACU postgraduate degree, you must hold the equivalent of an Australian bachelors degree with a pass average. Individual courses may have specific requirements. To apply for a postgraduate research degree, you’ll need have completed an honours degree in accordance with ACU standards
QUALIFICATION UNDERGRADUATE ENTRY REQUIREMENT PATHWAY ENTRY REQUIREMENT GCE ‘A’ Levels Minimum aggregate score of 7. Minimum aggregate score of 5. Ranks on the GCE are calculated on the basis that Ranks on the GCE are calculated on the basis that at the Advanced Level (A2): A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, at the Advanced Level (A2): A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1, and must include results in minimum D=2, E=1, and must include results in minimum of 2 advanced Level (A2) and up to 2 at Advanced of 2 advanced Level (A2) and up to 2 at Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS) subjects. AS Level subject is half Subsidiary Level (AS) subjects. AS Level subject is half of that assigned at Advanced Level (A2) – A*=3, A=2.5, of that assigned at Advanced Level (A2) – A*=3, A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5. Subjects at Advanced Level B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5. Subjects at Advanced Level (A2) must be taken in the same academic year. AS (A2) must be taken in the same academic year. AS Level subjects may be taken in the same or previous Level subjects may be taken in the same or previous academic year. A subject taken at both AS Level and academic year. A subject taken at both AS Level and Advanced Level is only counted once for aggregate Advanced Level is only counted once for aggregate score. score. European Baccalaureate Diplome du Baccalaureate European Zeugnis der Diplome du Baccalaureate European Zeugnis der Europaischen Reifeprufung Diploma di Licenze Europaischen Reifeprufung Diploma di Licenze Liceale Europea, Europees Baccalaureates Diploma. Liceale Europea, Europees Baccalaureates Diploma. Minimum overall grade of 55. Minimum overall grade of 48. International Successful completion of International Baccalaureate Successful completion of International Baccalaureate Baccalaureate with a minimum of 24 over 6 subjects. with minimum score of 22 over 6 subjects. West African Senior Maximum aggregate of 12 in the best 6 subjects. Maximum aggregate of 22 in the best 6 subjects. School Certificate
Australian Australian Year 12. Application through relevant ATAR 50. Year 12 Tertiary Admissions Centre.
COUNTRY UNDERGRADUATE ENTRY REQUIREMENT PATHWAY ENTRY REQUIREMENT Bangladesh Higher Secondary or Intermediate Certificate. Minimum Higher Secondary or Intermediate Certificate. Minimum GPA 4.00 based on a 5-point GPA scale. GPA 3.75 based on a 5-point GPA scale. Bhutan Successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate with foundation program or successful completion of 1 year minimum grade average of 70% in best 4 academic of study at a recognised tertiary or higher education subjects. institution is required in addition to the completion of high school studies. Brazil Successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or Brazil National High School Exam (Exame Nacional do foundation program or successful completion of 1 year Ensino Médio – ENEM) with minimum score of 540 or of study at a recognised tertiary or higher education Certificado de Primeiro Grau/Ensino Fundamentalor institution is required in addition to the completion of high Segundo Grau/Ensino Medio with an average of 5.6 on school studies. 10 point scale (or 65%).
138 COUNTRY UNDERGRADUATE ENTRY REQUIREMENT PATHWAY ENTRY REQUIREMENT Burma (Myanmar) Successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or Matriculation Examination Pass Certificate - Completion foundation program or successful completion of 1 year of 3 core subjects and 3 elective subjects (excluding of study at a recognised tertiary or higher education optional Burmese language) with minimum grade institution is required in addition to the completion of high average of 60% or Myanmar Two Years of Postsecondary school studies. Study of Intermediate Certificate with minimum grade average of 50%. Cambodia Successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or Diploma of Upper Secondary Education with minimum foundation program or successful completion of 1 year overall grade of D. of study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of high school studies. China National Entrance Exam (Gaokao) with minimum score High School Diploma with minimum grade average of required for each Chinese Province. 60%. Colombia Successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or Bachiller or Bachillerato (Secondary School 4 Certificate) foundation program or successful completion of 1 year with minimum grade average of 70% in final year results. of study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of high school studies. Fiji Fiji Year 13 Certificate (2013 onwards) with minimum Fiji Year 13 Certificate (2013 onwards) with minimum aggregate score of 228 in the best 4 subjects (one of which aggregate score of 200 in the best 4 subjects (one must include English). Subject grades are converted as of which must include English). Subject grades are A+=90, A=80, B+=70, B=60, C=50, D=30. converted as A+=90, A=80, B+=70, B=60, C=50, D=30. France French Baccalaureate with minimum average of 10.5. French Baccalaureate with minimum average of 10. Germany German Abitur with minimum overall grade of 3.2 or German Abitur with minimum overall grade 4.0 or lower. lower. Hong Kong Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with minimum aggregate score 12 based the best 5 subjects, with minimum aggregate score 10 based the best 5 including 3 core subjects (Chinese language, English subjects, including 3 core subjects (Chinese language, languages, mathematics and liberal arts). Category B and English languages, mathematics and liberal arts). C subjects are not counted. Grades for all subjects except Category B and C subjects are not counted. Grades for mathematics are counted as follows: Level 5** and Level all subjects except Mathematics are counted as follows: 5* = 6, Level 5 = 5, Level 4 = 4, Level 3 = 3, Level 2 = 2 Level 5** and Level 5* = 6, Level 5 = 5, Level 4 = 4, Level and Level 1 = 1. Grades for Compulsory mathematics are 3 = 3, Level 2 = 2 and Level 1 = 1. Grades for Compulsory counted as follows: Level 5** and Level 5* = 3, Level 5 = mathematics are counted as follows: Level 5** and Level 2.5, Level 4 = 2, Level 3 = 1.5, Level 2 = 1 and Level 1 = 0.5. 5* = 3, Level 5 = 2.5, Level 4 = 2, Level 3 = 1.5, Level 2 = Grades for Extension mathematics are counted as follows: 1 and Level 1 = 0.5. Grades for Extension mathematics Level 5** and Level 5* = 4, Level 5 = 3.5, Level 4 = 3, Level are countedas follows: Level 5** and Level 5* = 4, Level 3 = 2.5, Level 2 = 2 and Level 1 = 1.5. 5 = 3.5, Level 4 = 3, Level 3 = 2.5, Level 2 = 2 and Level 1 = 1.5. India CBSE All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) with CBSE All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) with minimum average of 65% in best 4 academic subjects; minimum average of 60% in best 4 academic subjects; Indian School Certificate (ISC) with minimum average of Indian School Certificate (ISC) with minimum average of 65% in best 4 academic subjects; 60% in best 4 academic subjects; Senior Secondary School Certificate from National Senior Secondary School Certificate from National Open Open Schooling with minimum average of 65% in best 4 Schooling with minimum average of 60% in best 4 academic subjects; academic subjects; Higher Secondary Certificate from the state boards listed Higher Secondary Certificate from the state boards below with minimum average of 65% in best 4 academic listed below with minimum average of 60% in best 4 subjects: Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat,Karnataka, academic subjects: Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Telangana. Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Local languages and non-academic subjects are excluded. Bengal, Telangana Higher Secondary Certificate from Punjab and Haryana State Boards with minimum Higher Secondary Certificate from Punjab and Haryana average of 70% in best 4 academic subjects; or State Boards with minimum average of 75% in best 4 Higher Secondary Certificate from other State Boards academic subjects. with minimum average of 70% in best 4 academic subjects; Local languages and non-academic subjects are excluded. Indonesia Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) III Certificate of Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) III Certificate of Graduation (SKHUN/STK) with minimum overall grade Graduation (SKHUN/STK) with minimum overall 7.2. grade 6.5 or Completion of SMA III Secondary School Certificate with minimum overall 70%. Japan Senior High School Certificate with minimum overall Senior High School Certificate with minimum overall average of 3.0 on a 5 point scale in final year resultsor average of 2.75 on 5 point scale in final year resultsor National Center Test for University Admissions with National Center Test for University Admissions with minimum average Hensachi of 48. minimum average Hensachi of 44. Kenya Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education with minimum Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education with aggregate score of 53 in maximum of 7 subjects. Based on minimum aggregate score of 40 in maximum of 7 A=12, A-=11, B+=10, B=9, B-=8, C+=7, C= 6, C-=5, D+=4, subjects. Based on A= 2, A-=11, B+=10, B=9, B-=8, C+=7, D=3, D-=2, E=1. C=6, C-=5, D+=4, D =3, D-=2, E=1.
139 COUNTRY UNDERGRADUATE ENTRY REQUIREMENT PATHWAY ENTRY REQUIREMENT Korea College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) (2005 - 2016) with College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) (2005 - 2016) minimum overall standardized score (pyojunjumsu) of with minimum overall standardized score (pyojunjumsu) 285, based on the results in Korean Language, Math and of 276, based on the results in Korean Language, Math Foreign Language (English); College Scholastic Ability and Foreign Language (English); College Scholastic Test (CSAT) (2017 onwards) with minimum overall Ability Test (CSAT) (2017 onwards) with minimum Standard score 270 of Language Arts (Korean Language), overall Standard score 244 of Language Arts (Korean Mathematics and the best two subjects from Science or Language), Mathematics and the best two subjects Social Studies area; Senior High School Certificate with from Science or Social Studies area; Senior High School minimum overall average of 60% in final year results;or Certificate with minimum overall average of 60% in final Graduation Equivalent Examination (Geom Jeong Go Si) year results; or with minimum overall 70% of 5 best subjects. Graduation Equivalent Examination (Geom Jeong Go Si) with minimum overall 70% of 5 best subjects. Laos Successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or Baccalaureate or Vocational School Certificate with foundation program or successful completion of 1 year minimum grade average of 65%. of study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of high school studies. Lebanon Lebanese Baccalaureate with minimum overall grade of 12. Lebanese Baccalaureate with minimum overall grade of 11. Malaysia Malaysian Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) - A Malaysian Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) - A minimum score will be calculated based on the number of minimum score will be calculated based on the number subjects completed in the same academic year. The scores of subjects completed in the same academic year. The required are 7 for 1 subject, 4 for 2 subjects, 4 for 3 subjects scores required are 5 for 1 subject, 3 for 2 subjects, 2 for and 3 for 4 or more subjects. Ranks for the Malaysian 3 subjects and 1 for 4 or more subjects. Ranks for the STPM are calculated on the basis that at the Advanced Malaysian STPM are calculated on the basis that at the Level A=7, A-=6, B+=5, B=4, B-=3, C+=2, C=1, with partial Advanced Level A=7, A-=6, B+=5, B=4, B-=3, C+= 2, C=1, passes C-, D+ and D=0. Schedule selection to be based on with partial passes C-, D+ and D=0. Schedule selection the number of Advanced Level subjects passed; that is, to be based on the number of Advanced Level subjects subjects with fail grade (F) or partial passes C-, D+ or D are passed; that is, subjects with fail grade (F) or partial not assessed or passes C-, D+ or D are not assessed or Malaysian Matriculation Certificate (Matrikulasi) - Malaysian Matriculation Certificate (Matrikulasi) - Minimum GPA 2.0 or Minimum GPA 1.5 or Malaysian Independent Chinese Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary Schools Unified Secondary Schools Unified Examination Certificate Examination Certificate (UEC) with minimum aggregate (UEC) with minimum aggregate score of 30 or less in score of 20 or less in total of best 5 subjects, excluding total of best 5 subjects, excluding English, Chinese and English, Chinese and Bahasa Malaysia; UEC Grading, A1 Bahasa Malaysia; UEC Grading, A1=1, A2=2, B3=3, =1, A2=2, B3=3, B4=4, B5=5, B6=6, C7 =7, C8=8. B4=4, B5=5, B6=6, C7 =7, C8=8. Mexico Successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or Bachillerato with minimum overall grade of 7.0 on foundation program or successful completion of 1 year 10-point scale. of study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of high school studies. Nepal Completion of the Higher Secondary School Certificate Completion of the Higher Secondary Certificate awarded awarded by National Examination Board with Grade XII by National Examination Board with Grade XII GPA* GPA* 2.8 (3.0 for Nursing initial teacher education and law 2.4 for the Tertiary Preparation Program (Health courses). Sciences) and 2.6 for all diploma programs. *awarded 2018 onwards. *awarded 2018 onwards.
Pakistan Successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or Completion of the Higher Secondary School Certificate foundation program or successful completion of 1 year or intermediate with an average of 82% in best 4 of study at a recognised tertiary or higher education academic subjects. institution is required in addition to the completion of high school studies. Papua New Guinea High School Certificate with minimum grade average of 3.0 Papua New Guinea Upper Secondary School Certificate on 4 point scale. Grades based on: A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = with minimum grade average of 2.5 on 4-point scale. 1, E = 0 or Grades based on: A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, E = 0. University of Papua New Guinea or Papua New Guinea University of Technology Foundation Year with overall grade average of 3.0 on seven-point scale. Grades based on A=7, B=6, C=5, D or P=4, E=3 and F=1.5. Philippines (2017 and earlier) Successful completion of a recognised (2017 and earlier) Successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program or successful completion foundation studies program, 1 year of university studies of 1 year of study at a recognised tertiary or higher education or completion of a qualification equivalent to an institution is required in addition to the completion of Australian AQF certificate IV; (2018 and onwards) High high school studies; (2018 and onwards) High School School Diploma (K-12) (Academic track or arts & design Diploma (K-12) (Academic track or arts & design track) track) with minimum grade average of 75%; or with a minimum of 85% score; or (2018 and onwards) High (2018 and onwards) High School Diploma (K-12) with School Diploma (K-12) with minimum total score of 1010 minimum total score of 940 for SAT I Critical Reading, for SAT I Critical Reading, SAT I: mathematical and SAT I: SAT I: Mathematical and SAT I: Writing test scores. Writing test scores.
140 COUNTRY UNDERGRADUATE ENTRY REQUIREMENT PATHWAY ENTRY REQUIREMENT Singapore Singapore-Cambridge GCE A Levels with minimum Singapore-Cambridge GCE A Levels with minimum aggregate score 7 in at least 3 H2 subjects and 1 H1 subject aggregate score 4 in at least 3 H2 subjects and 1 H1 (course pre-requisites still apply). subject (course pre-requisites still apply). Aggregate to be calculated on the basis that A = 5, B = 4, C Aggregate to be calculated on the basis that A = 5, B = 3, D = 2, E = 1 for Higher 2 (H2) subjects. U (ungraded) = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1 for Higher 2 (H2) subjects. and S (sub pass) are fail grades with a notional value of U (ungraded) and S (sub pass) are fail grades with a 0. The notional value of a Higher 1 (H1) subject is half of notional value of 0. The notional value of a Higher that assigned to a Higher 2 (H2) subject, where A = 2.5, B 1 (H1) subject is half of that assigned to a Higher 2 = 2, C = 1.5, D = 1, E = 0.5. Higher 3 (H3) subjects are not (H2) subject, where A = 2.5, B = 2, C = 1.5, D = 1, E included in the calculation of the aggregate. = 0.5. Higher 3 (H3) subjects are not included in the calculation of the aggregate. South Africa South African National Senior Certificate (2008 and South African National Senior Certificate (2008 and onwards) with minimum average score of 53 of best 4 onwards) with minimum average score of 51 of best 4 subjects (excluding Life Orientation) and eligible for subjects (excluding Life Orientation). admission to higher education (Bachelor degree, Diploma of Higher Certificate) in South Africa.
Sri Lanka Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education A Level (2000 Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education A Level and onwards) with minimum aggregate score 7 in best 3 (2000 and onwards) with minimum aggregate score 3 Advanced Level subjects, excluding General English or the for Tertiary Preparation Program (Health Science) with Common General Test. Aggregate to be calculated on the no fail and 6 for all other diplomas in best 3 Advanced basis that A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, S =1. Must be in 1 sitting. Level subjects, excluding General English or the Common General Test. Aggregate to be calculated on the basis that A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, S = 1. Must be in 1 sitting. Taiwan Taiwanese General Scholastic Aptitude Test (GSAT) with Taiwanese General Scholastic Aptitude Test (GSAT) with minimum aggregate score of 50. GSAT score is calculated minimum aggregate score of 41. GSAT score is calculated from results for Chinese, English, mathematics, natural from results for Chinese, English, mathematics, natural sciences and social sciences or Senior High School Diploma sciences and social sciences or Senior High School with minimum aggregate mark of 75% in final year results. Diploma with minimum aggregate mark of 65% in final year results. Thailand Thailand Certificate of Secondary Education with Thailand Certificate of Secondary Education with minimum grade average of 2.5 on 4 point scale. Grades are minimum grade average of 1.6 on 4 point scale. Grades calculated A= 4, B = 3, C= 2, D = 1, F = 0. are calculated A= 4, B = 3, C= 2, D = 1, F = 0. Uganda Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education - A minimum Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education - A minimum score will be calculated based on the number of subjects score will be calculated based on the number of subjects completed in the same academic year. The scores required completed in the same academic year. The scores are 9 for two subjects, 11 for three subjects and 13 for four required are 7 for two subjects, 9 for three subjects and or more subjects. Ranks are calculated on the basis that 11 for four or more subjects. Ranks are calculated on the at the Advanced Level A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1 and basis that at the Advanced Level A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D must include results in Advanced (A2) or Principal Level = 2, E = 1 and must include results in Advanced (A2) or only. Principal Level only. United States of America High School Diploma with minimum total score of 1370 for High School Diploma with minimum total score of 1210 SAT I Critical Reading, SAT I: Mathematical and SAT I: for SAT I Critical Reading, SAT I: Mathematical and Writing test scores (2015 and earlier); SAT I: Writing test scores (2015 and earlier); High School Diploma with minimum total score of 1040 High School Diploma with minimum total score of 970 for SAT I Critical Reading, SAT I: Mathematical and SAT I: for SAT I Critical Reading, SAT I: Mathematical and Writing test scores (2016 onwards); or SAT I: Writing test scores (2016 onwards); Enhanced Enhanced ACT Assessment with minimum composite ACT Assessment with minimum composite score of 17; score of 19. or High School Diploma with minimum grade average of 2.5 on a 4-point scale. Vietnam Upper Secondary Education Graduation Diploma (Bang Upper Secondary Education Graduation Diploma (Bang Tot nghiep Trung hoc Pho thong) with minimum grade Tot nghiep Trung hoc Pho thong) with minimum grade average of 7.5 in final year results from Gifted High School, average of 6.0 in final year results from general and or 8.0 from General High Schools for undergraduate gifted high school. programs in Allied Health, Global Studies, Initial Teacher Education, Law and Psychology; or Upper Secondary Education Graduation Diploma (Bang Tot nghiep Trung hoc Pho thong) with minimum grade average of 7.0 in final year results from Gifted High School, or 7.5 from General High School for all other undergraduate programs not specified above.
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2021 ANNUAL PAGE PROGRAM COURSE FEE (AUD) Ballarat Blacktown Brisbane Canberra Melbourne Strathfield North Sydney North 17 NON AWARD PROGRAMS 17 Foundation Studies 3 3 $20,596 18 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS1 19 General English (GE) 3 3 3 $3801 19 English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 3 3 3 $3801 19 IELTS Preparation Test 3 3 3 $3801 19 English for the Workplace 3 $3801 22 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE2 22 Student Exchange 3 3 3 3 3 3 NIL 22 Study Abroad, Study Abroad + 3 3 3 3 3 3 $10,2202 22 ACU International July School 3 $2,5553 30 ALLIED HEALTH 31 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy 3 3 3 $39,472 32 Bachelor of Physiotherapy 3 3 3 $39,472 33 Bachelor of Social Work 3 3 3 $24,336 34 Bachelor of Speech Pathology 3 3 3 $39,472 35 Tertiary Preparation Program 3 3 3 $18,944 36 Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation 3 $24,104 36 Master of Rehabilitation 3 $24,104 37 Master of Social Work 3 3 3 $24,104 38 BUSINESS 39 Bachelor of Accounting and Finance 3 3 3 $29,080 40 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce* 3 3 3* 3* $29,080 41 Bachelor of Business Administration 3 3 3 3 3 $29,080 42 Bachelor of Commerce 3 3 3 3 3 $29,080 43 Diploma in Commerce 3 3 3 $19,520 44 Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Business Administration 3 3 3 3 $29,080 45 Graduate Certificate in Business Administration 3 3 $16,000 45 Master of Business Administration 3 3 $32,000 46 Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning 3 $32,000 47 Master of Professional Accounting 3 3 $32,000 48 CREATIVE ARTS 49 Bachelor of Creative Arts 3 3 $24,104 49 Diploma in Visual Arts and Design 3 3 $24,104 50 Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design 3 3 $24,104 51 GLOBAL STUDIES AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 52 Bachelor of Applied Public Health/Bachelor of Global Studies 3 $24,104 52 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Global Studies 3 3 3 $24,104 53 Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Global Studies* 3 3 3* 3* $26,272 53 Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Global Studies* 3 3 3* 3* $26,272 54 Bachelor of International Development Studies 3 $24,104 55 Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Global Studies 3 3 3 $24,104
Note: 1. English Language program fees indicate amount payable per week. 2. Study Abroad and Exchange fees indicate amount payable per semester. 3. International July School fee indicates fee per unit. * Campus availability: In Sydney, the course is offered over two campuses (North Sydney and Strathfield). Please check the relevant course profile page for more information.
142 2021 ANNUAL PAGE PROGRAM COURSE FEE (AUD) Ballarat Blacktown Brisbane Canberra Melbourne Strathfield North Sydney North 56 HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 57 Bachelor of Arts 3 3 3 $24,104 58 Diploma in Liberal Arts 3 3 3 $24,104 59 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 60 Diploma of Business Information Systems 3 $19,520 61 Bachelor of Information Technology 3 3 $29,080 61 Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Business Administration 3 $29,080 62 Master of Information Technology 3 $32,000 63 LAW 64 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws* 3 3 3* 3* $30,600 64 Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Laws 3 3 3 $30,600 64 Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Laws 3 3 3 $30,600 65 Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws 3 3 3 3 $30,600 65 Bachelor of Laws 3 3 3 3 $30,600 66 Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) 3 3 3 $30,600 67 Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies* 3 3 3* 3* $30,600 67 Bachelor of Philosophy/Bachelor of Laws* 3 3 3* 3* $30,600 67 Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws* 3 3* 3* $30,600 68 Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Laws* 3 3 3* 3* $30,600 69 NURSING 70 Bachelor of Nursing 3 3 3 3 3 $29,520 71 Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses) 3 3 3 3 3 $29,520 71 Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Business Administration 3 3 3 $29,520 73 NUTRITION AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE 74 Bachelor of Biomedical Science 3 3 3 $24,336 75 Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Applied Public Health 3 $24,336 75 Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Business Administration 3 3 3 $26,792 76 Bachelor of Nutrition Science 3 3 3 $24,336 76 Bachelor of Nutrition Science/Bachelor of Business Administration 3 3 $29,080 77 PHILOSOPHY 78 Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Philosophy 3 3 3 $23,400 79 PSYCHOLOGY 80 Bachelor of Psychological Science 3 3 $24,336 81 Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Arts 3 3 $24,336 81 Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Commerce 3 3 $26,788 81 Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science 3 3 $24,336 82 Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) 3 3 $24,336 81 Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) 3 3 $24,336 83 Graduate Diploma in Psychology 3 3 $24,104 84 Master of Professional Psychology 3 $27,912 85 Master of Psychology (Clinical) 3 3 $27,912 86 Master of Psychology (Educational Developmental) 3 $27,912 87 PUBLIC HEALTH AND ADMINISTRATION 88 Bachelor of Applied Public Health 3 3 $24,336 88 Bachelor of Applied Public Health/Bachelor of Business Administration 3 $29,080 89 Graduate Diploma in Health Administration 3 $24,104 91 Master of Health Administration 3 $24,104 90 Master of Leadership and Management in Health Care 3 $24,560 91 Graduate Diploma in Public Health 3 $24,104 92 Master of Public Health 3 $24,104 93 Master of Public Health (Global Health and Advocacy) 3 $24,104
* Campus availability: In Sydney, the course is offered over two campuses (North Sydney and Strathfield). Please check the relevant course profile page for more information.
143 2021 ANNUAL PAGE PROGRAM COURSE FEE (AUD) Ballarat Blacktown Brisbane Canberra Melbourne Strathfield North Sydney North 94 SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE 95 Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science 3 3 3 3 $24,336 96 Bachelor of Exercise Science/Bachelor of Applied Public Health 3 $24,336 96 Bachelor of Exercise Science/Bachelor of Business Administration* 3 3 3* 3* $26,792 97 Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Science* 3 3* 3* $23,624 98 Bachelor of High Performance Sport 3 3 3 3 $24,800 99 Bachelor of Physical Activity and Health Science 3 3 $24,336 100 Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Education 3 3 3 $24,336 101 Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology 3 3 3 $24,104 102 TEACHING AND EDUCATIONAL STUDIES 103 Bachelor of Early Education (Birth to Five Years) 3 3 3 3 $24,104 105 Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 $24,104 107 Bachelor of Education (Primary) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 $24,104 108 Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary) 3 3 3 3 $24,104 109 Bachelor of Education (Primary and Special Education) 3 3 3 3 3 $24,104 110 Bachelor of Education (Secondary) 3 3 3 3 $24,104 111 Bachelor of Education (Secondary and Special Education) 3 3 3 3 $24,104 112 Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) 3 3 3 $24,104 112 Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics) 3 3 $24,104 112 Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Technology) 3 $24,104 112 Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts) 3 3 $24,104 114 Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Exercise Science 3 3 $24,104 114 Bachelor Educational Studies 3 3 3 3 3 3 $24,104 115 Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation) 3 3 3 3 3 3 $24,104 116 Associate Degree in Inclusive Education and Disability Studies 3 $24,104 117 Bachelor of Inclusive Education and Disability Studies 3 $24,104 118 Master of Education (Stream 1/Stream 2) 3 $24,104 119 Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership 3 $12,052 120 Master of Educational Leadership (Stream 1/Stream 2) 3 $24,104 121 Master of Teaching (Primary) 3 3 $24,104 122 Master of Teaching (Primary)/Graduate Certificate in Religious Education 3 3 $24,104 123 Master of Teaching (Secondary) 3 3 3 3 $24,104 125 Master of Teaching (Secondary)/Graduate Certificate in Religious Education 3 3 $24,104 126 THEOLOGY 127 Bachelor of Theology 3 3 3 $23,400 128 Master of Theology (Research) 3 3 3 $25,736 129 YOUTH WORK AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 130 Bachelor of Youth Work 3 $24,104 131 Diploma in Youth Work 3 $24,104 134 HIGHER DEGREE RESEARCH 135 Master of Philosophy 3 3 3 3 3 3 $25,736 135 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 3 3 3 3 3 3 $25,736
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